Planning Zones & Controls in Windsor, Victoria

Windsor is located within City of Stonnington (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 Windsor and the broader City of Stonnington area.

Overlays & controls

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

HOHeritage Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
SBOSpecial Building Overlay

Planning permit activity in Windsor

Real application data for Windsor from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2000. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Stonnington actually supports here.

1,632

applications on record

731

permits issued

1,811

new dwellings proposed

85%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications158291110128

Notable recent applications

Buildings and works associated with a mixed use development (including basement car parking); use of land for

1/8-12 punt road · 2019 · Approved · 200 dwellings

Construction of a 9 storey (plus 3 basement levels and roof top deck) multi dwelling building and a reduction

105 punt road · 2019 · Approved · 60 dwellings · 60 lots

42 lot subdivision - ps 803788 b

1 , 3 white street · 2019 · Approved · 37 dwellings · 42 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Windsor?

Windsor sits in City of Stonnington (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 Windsor carry heritage 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 Windsor and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Windsor?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,632 planning permit applications in Windsor since 2000, with 731 permits issued and 1,811 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 Stonnington supports in Windsor.

What can I build in Windsor?

What you can build in Windsor — 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 Windsor, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Windsor in?

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

Do I need a planning permit in Windsor?

Whether you need a planning approval in Windsor 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.