Urban Growth ZoneUGZ

Last updated: April 2026

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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

City of Casey City of Wyndham City of Melton City of Hume City of Whittlesea Shire of Cardinia

Related Special Purpose Zones

SUZSpecial Use Zone CDZComprehensive Development Zone PZPrecinct Zone

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.

Open VPP Clause 37.07

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