Planning Permits in City of Darebin

Darebin is an inner-northern municipality stretching from the gentrified suburbs of Northcote and Thornbury to the more diverse areas of Reservoir and Kingsbury. The area has a strong heritage character in its southern suburbs.

Key Suburbs

NorthcotePrestonReservoirThornburyFairfieldAlphingtonKingsbury

Area Statistics

164,148

Population

66,670

Dwellings

35

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Heritage Overlay in Northcote, Thornbury, and Fairfield heritage precincts. DDO controls along High Street and Plenty Road corridors. Preston is a designated major activity centre with significant development potential. NCO in established residential areas.

Common Planning Zones

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 32.09
GRZGeneral Residential Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 32.08
RGZResidential Growth Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 32.07
C1ZCommercial 1 Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 34.01
MUZMixed Use Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 32.04
IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 33.01

Common Planning Overlays

HOHeritage Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 43.01
DDODesign and Development Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 43.02
NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 43.05
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 43.04
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 42.01

Planning Scheme

View the full Darebin planning scheme on the Victorian Government planning scheme viewer.

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City of Darebin Planning & Building

Objecting to a development in City of Darebin

Worried about a development application in City of Darebin? While an application is on public notice or exhibition, anyone affected can lodge an objection — a formal submission or representation to the council — putting your planning concerns on the record before the decision is made. Our Victoria guide walks through your rights, what counts as a valid planning ground, and the timeframes; and if a decision goes the wrong way, how to appeal it at the tribunal.

How to object in Victoria →How to appeal a decision →Find an application — City of Darebin planning page

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