Planning Permits in City of Whittlesea
Whittlesea is a diverse municipality in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, ranging from established suburbs like Lalor and Thomastown to the rapidly growing areas of Mernda, Doreen, and Wollert.
Key Suburbs
South MorangEppingMill ParkMerndaDoreenLalorThomastown
Area Statistics
230,268
Population
77,680
Dwellings
33
Median Age
Source: ABS Census 2021
Planning Characteristics
Major Urban Growth Zone in Mernda, Doreen, and Wollert with multiple PSPs. Epping is a designated metropolitan activity centre. Green Wedge Zone protects rural areas in the north. Established areas undergoing gradual infill development.
Common Planning Zones
GRZGeneral Residential Zone
UGZUrban Growth Zone
NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone
C1ZCommercial 1 Zone
IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone
GWZGreen Wedge Zone
FZFarming Zone
Common Planning Overlays
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay
Planning Scheme
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