Planning Zones & Controls in Westmeadows, Victoria
Westmeadows is located within City of Hume (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 Westmeadows and the broader City of Hume area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Westmeadows may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.
Planning permit activity in Westmeadows
Real application data for Westmeadows from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hume actually supports here.
545
applications on record
173
permits issued
646
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 18 | 21 | 43 | 36 |
Notable recent applications
Use and development of land for a residential hotel with basement level car parking, and partial demolition an
11-17 ardlie st · 2021 · No permit issued · 79 dwellings
Development of twelve double storey dwellings
11 hillcrest dr · 2019 · Approved · 12 dwellings
The development of eleven double-storey dwellings
15 hillcrest dr · 2019 · Approved · 11 dwellings
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Westmeadows?
Westmeadows sits in City of Hume (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 Westmeadows carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Westmeadows
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Westmeadows and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Westmeadows?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 545 planning permit applications in Westmeadows since 2004, with 173 permits issued and 646 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 Hume supports in Westmeadows.
What can I build in Westmeadows?
What you can build in Westmeadows — 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 Westmeadows, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Westmeadows in?
Properties in Westmeadows are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Westmeadows. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Westmeadows?
Whether you need a planning approval in Westmeadows 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.