Planning Zones & Controls in Footscray, Victoria

Footscray is located within City of Maribyrnong (Victoria). The following planning zones and overlays are commonly found in this area.

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Planning Zones

These zones are commonly applied to properties in Footscray and the broader City of Maribyrnong area.

GRZGeneral Residential ZoneNRZNeighbourhood Residential ZoneRGZResidential Growth ZoneMUZMixed Use ZoneC1ZCommercial 1 ZoneIN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone

Overlays & controls

Properties in Footscray may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

HOHeritage Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
EAOEnvironmental Audit Overlay
SBOSpecial Building Overlay

What can you build in Footscray?

Footscray sits in City of Maribyrnong (Victoria). What you can build — a granny flat, a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or an extension — depends on your property's zone and overlays. These guides set out the Victoria rules for the most common projects:

Heads up: parts of Footscray carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

→Build a granny flat in FootscraySecondary-dwelling size, siting and whether you need approval.→Subdivide your land in FootscrayMinimum lot sizes and the approval pathway.→Build a second dwelling in FootscrayDual-occupancy site area and design rules.→Build townhouses or units in FootscrayMulti-dwelling development and how many fit.→Extend your house in FootscrayWhen a renovation needs planning approval.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I build in Footscray?

What you can build in Footscray — such as a granny flat (secondary dwelling), a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or a house extension — depends on your property's planning zone and any overlays, together with the Victoria planning rules. See the project guides above for Footscray, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Footscray in?

Properties in Footscray are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Footscray. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Footscray?

Whether you need a planning approval in Footscray depends on the zone your property is in, any overlays that apply, and the type of work you are proposing. Most new dwellings, extensions, subdivisions, and changes of use require approval. Some minor works may be exempt or "accepted development" depending on the zone and overlay controls. Use our free tools to check your specific situation.

How do I find my property's planning zone?

You can find your property's planning zone by searching your address on VicPlan, the official Victoria planning map. It shows the zone, overlays, and other planning controls that apply to any property in Victoria.