Planning Permits in City of Wyndham

Wyndham is one of Australia's fastest-growing municipalities, located in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The area features large-scale new residential estates alongside the established centre of Werribee.

Key Suburbs

WerribeePoint CookHoppers CrossingTarneitTruganinaWilliams LandingManor Lakes

Area Statistics

292,561

Population

96,275

Dwellings

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Extensive Urban Growth Zone with multiple Precinct Structure Plans in Tarneit, Truganina, and Manor Lakes. Green Wedge and Farming Zone protect western rural areas. LSIO along Werribee River. Werribee city centre undergoing revitalisation.

Common Planning Zones

GRZGeneral Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.08

UGZUrban Growth Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 37.07

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.09

C1ZCommercial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.01

GWZGreen Wedge Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 35.04

FZFarming Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 35.07

Common Planning Overlays

DPODevelopment Plan Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.04

DDODesign and Development Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.02

LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 44.04

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.01

BMOBushfire Management Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 44.06

Planning Scheme

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

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City of Wyndham Planning & Building

Objecting to a development in City of Wyndham

Worried about a development application in City of Wyndham? 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 Wyndham planning page

Not sure if your concerns count? Run the free Objection Grounds Check for an instant read of which are valid planning grounds — then turn it into a formal objection from $99.

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