Urban Growth ZoneUGZ
Last updated: April 2026
Purpose
To manage the transition of non-urban land into urban land in accordance with a precinct structure plan.
Key Points
- Applied to land within the Urban Growth Boundary identified for future development
- Development must generally wait for a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP)
- Infrastructure contributions apply (ICP)
- Transitions to standard residential/commercial zones once developed
Use Tables — Section 1, 2 & 3
Section 1 — No Permit Needed
- Agriculture (before PSP is applied)
- Dwelling (one per lot, before PSP)
- Home occupation
Section 2 — Permit Required
- Uses as specified in the applied PSP
- Subdivision (after PSP is in place)
Section 3 — Prohibited
- Uses not contemplated by the PSP framework
Councils Where This Zone Is Common
Related Special Purpose Zones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP)?
A PSP is a detailed plan prepared by the Victorian Planning Authority that sets out the future layout of an area including roads, open space, town centres, and residential densities. Development in the UGZ generally cannot proceed until a PSP is in place.
Can I develop UGZ land before a PSP is approved?
Very limited development is possible before a PSP. Agriculture and a single dwelling per lot are generally permitted. More intensive development must wait until the PSP is incorporated into the planning scheme.
What happens to UGZ land after development?
Once a PSP area is substantially developed, the UGZ is typically rezoned to standard zones such as GRZ, C1Z, or IN1Z through a planning scheme amendment. The specific zones applied reflect the land uses identified in the PSP.
Official Planning Provisions
View the full provisions for the Urban Growth Zone (Clause 37.07) on the Victorian Planning Provisions website.
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