Planning Zones & Controls in Werribee South, Victoria

Werribee South is located within City of Wyndham (Victoria). The following planning zones and overlays are commonly found in this area.

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Planning Zones

These zones are commonly applied to properties in Werribee South and the broader City of Wyndham area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Werribee South may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay

Planning permit activity in Werribee South

Real application data for Werribee South from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Wyndham actually supports here.

491

applications on record

142

permits issued

668

new dwellings proposed

83%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications227191732

Notable recent applications

Subdivision of land - 19 lots

79 starboard way · 2019 · Approved · 19 lots

Re-subdivision of land (4 lots)

140 o'connors road · 2021 · Approved · 4 lots

Re-subdivision of land, removal of easement and creation of easement

60 farrants road werribee south 3030 · 2021 · Approved · 3 lots

Source: Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS), records to mid-2023. Council participation varies by year; figures are indicative. “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.

What can you build in Werribee South?

Werribee South sits in City of Wyndham (Victoria). What you can build — a granny flat, a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or an extension — depends on your property's zone and overlays. These guides set out the Victoria rules for the most common projects:

Heads up: parts of Werribee South carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Werribee South and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Werribee South?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 491 planning permit applications in Werribee South since 2003, with 142 permits issued and 668 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what City of Wyndham supports in Werribee South.

What can I build in Werribee South?

What you can build in Werribee South — such as a granny flat (secondary dwelling), a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or a house extension — depends on your property's planning zone and any overlays, together with the Victoria planning rules. See the project guides above for Werribee South, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Werribee South in?

Properties in Werribee South are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Werribee South. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Werribee South?

Whether you need a planning approval in Werribee South depends on the zone your property is in, any overlays that apply, and the type of work you are proposing. Most new dwellings, extensions, subdivisions, and changes of use require approval. Some minor works may be exempt or "accepted development" depending on the zone and overlay controls. Use our free tools to check your specific situation.

How do I find my property's planning zone?

You can find your property's planning zone by searching your address on VicPlan, the official Victoria planning map. It shows the zone, overlays, and other planning controls that apply to any property in Victoria.