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
GRZGeneral Residential Zone
RGZResidential Growth Zone
C1ZCommercial 1 Zone
MUZMixed Use Zone
IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone
Common Planning Overlays
HOHeritage Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
Planning Scheme
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