Industrial 1 ZoneIN1Z
Last updated: April 2026
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Purpose
To provide for manufacturing industry, the storage and distribution of goods, and associated uses in a manner that does not affect the safety and amenity of adjacent, more sensitive land uses.
Key Points
- Allows a wide range of industrial uses
- Office and restricted retail permitted
- Accommodation is generally prohibited
- Some sensitive uses (e.g., childcare) prohibited to protect from industrial impacts
- Most common industrial zone in metropolitan Melbourne
Use Tables — Section 1, 2 & 3
Section 1 — No Permit Needed
- Industry (most types)
- Warehouse
- Trade supplies
- Restricted retail premises
Section 2 — Permit Required
- Office (under floor area conditions)
- Food and drink premises
- Car park
- Leisure and recreation (under conditions)
Section 3 — Prohibited
- Accommodation (dwelling, residential aged care, etc.)
- Child care centre
- Cinema-based entertainment facility
- Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live on industrial zoned land?
No. Accommodation uses including dwellings are a Section 3 (prohibited) use in the IN1Z. A caretaker's house may be permitted under certain conditions as a Section 2 use.
Can I open an office in the IN1Z?
Yes, with conditions. An office is a Section 2 use with a floor area cap (commonly 500 sqm unless the schedule varies this). The intent is to support offices that serve industrial activities rather than standalone office parks.
What retail is allowed in the IN1Z?
Restricted retail premises (such as furniture stores and hardware) and trade supplies are Section 1 uses. General shops are limited and may require a permit with floor area restrictions.
Official Planning Provisions
View the full provisions for the Industrial 1 Zone (Clause 33.01) on the Victorian Planning Provisions website.
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