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Planning FAQs - What zoning applies to the land I am interested in?

Answer

Every property is zoned to provide rules as to how the land can be used or developed. A property generally only has one zone.

Common zones include:

  • residential zones (such as the General Residential Zone, Township Zone, Low Density Residential Zone, Mixed Use Zone, and Neighbourhood Residential Zone, Residential Growth Zone)
  • industrial zones
  • commercial zones
  • rural zones (such as the Farming Zone, Rural Living Zone and Rural Conservation Zone)
  • public land zones (such as the Public Use Zone, Public Park and Recreation Zone, Public Conservation and Resource Zone, and Road Zone)
  • special purpose zones (such as the Special Use Zone, Urban Floodway Zone and Urban Growth Zone).

Zoning aims to avoid conflicts between different types of land uses and ensures that development is appropriate for an area.

Some properties also have overlay controls. Overlay controls may protect heritage or show areas that require special considerations, like those prone to fire or flooding.

You can confirm the relevant zones at VicPlan [insert link - https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/schemes-and-amendments/planning-report-search]