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Planning Permits in City of Knox

Knox is an eastern suburbs municipality at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges. The area has a mix of established residential suburbs, commercial centres, and significant environmental areas along the foothills.

Key Suburbs

WantirnaFerntree GullyRowvilleBoroniaBayswaterScoresbyKnoxfield

Area Statistics

165,282

Population

63,474

Dwellings

38

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Environmental Significance and Significant Landscape Overlays protect foothills areas. Low Density Residential Zone in upper Ferntree Gully. Major activity centre at Knox Central (Westfield Knox) with RGZ and DDO controls.

Common Planning Zones

GRZGeneral Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.08

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.09

LDRZLow Density Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.03

C1ZCommercial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.01

IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 33.01

GWZGreen Wedge Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 35.04

Common Planning Overlays

DDODesign and Development Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.02

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.01

SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.03

BMOBushfire Management Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 44.06

VPOVegetation Protection Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.02

Planning Scheme

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