Planning Permits in City of Melton
Melton is a rapidly growing municipality in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The area has transformed from a rural town to a significant suburban centre with ongoing large-scale residential development.
Key Suburbs
MeltonCaroline SpringsMelton SouthBrookfieldKurunjangRockbankThornhill Park
Area Statistics
186,964
Population
63,350
Dwellings
31
Median Age
Source: ABS Census 2021
Planning Characteristics
Major Urban Growth Zone areas in Rockbank and Thornhill Park. Development Plan Overlays guide new subdivisions. Established areas in Caroline Springs are now largely GRZ. Farming and Green Wedge zones protect surrounding rural land.
Common Planning Zones
GRZGeneral Residential Zone
UGZUrban Growth Zone
NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone
C1ZCommercial 1 Zone
FZFarming Zone
GWZGreen Wedge Zone
Common Planning Overlays
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay
Planning Scheme
View the full Melton planning scheme on the Victorian Government planning scheme viewer.
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