Buildings and works in zones Type of application Construct or extend a front fence within 3 metres of a street Criteria (all must be met) None Where this applies All residential zones (except the Low Density Residential Zone) Buildings and works in zones Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works (except in residential and rural zones Criteria (all must be met) The estimated cost does not exceed: $1,000,000 in an industrial zone, or $500,000 in other applicable zones; and The land is not within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone. (This does not apply in a Capital City Zone or Docklands Zone.); and Is not for a purpose listed in the table to Clause 52.10 in the planning scheme. Is not for a Brothel or Adult sex bookshop. (This does not apply in a special purpose zone.) Where this applies All industrial zones All commercial zones Special Use Zone Comprehensive Development Zone Capital City Zone Docklands Zone Priority Development Zone Activity Centre Zone Buildings and works in zones Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works in residential zones Criteria (all must be met) The estimated cost does not exceed $100,000; and The development is not associated with dwelling; and The development complies with the following standards of Clause 54: A10 Side and rear setbacks, A11 Walls on boundaries, A12 Daylight to existing windows, A13 windows, A14 Overshadowing open space, A15 Overlooking. Where this applies Clause 32.03-4 Clause 32.04-8 Clause 32.05-9 Clause 32.07-7 Clause 32.08-8 Clause 32.09-8 Buildings and works in zones Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works up to $250,000 in some rural zones Criteria (all must be met) The land is not within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone; and The land is not used for Animal keeping, Intensive animal husbandry or Rural industry; and The works are not earthworks specified in the schedule to the zone. Where this applies Rural Living Zone Green Wedge Zone Green Wedge A Zone Rural Conservation Zone
Buildings and works in zones Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works up to $500,000 under some rural zones Criteria (all must be met) If the land is used for a Section 2 use in the Table of uses of the zone, the land must not be within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone; and If the land is used for a Section 2 uses in the Table of uses of the zone, the land must not be used for Animal keeping, Intensive animal husbandry or Rural industry; and The works are not earthworks specified in the schedule to the zone. Where this applies Farming Zone Rural Activity Zone Buildings and works in overlays Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works for a carport, garage, pergola, verandah, deck, shed or similar structure. Construct a building or construct or carry out works for a rainwater tank. Criteria (all must be met) The buildings and works must be associated with a dwelling; and For applications under the Salinity Management Overlay, the consent of the referral authority. Where this applies Environmental Significance Overlay Significant Landscape Overlay Erosion Management Overlay Salinity Management Overlay Buildings and works in overlays Type of application Construct a fence in an overlay Criteria (all must be met) None Where this applies Environmental Significance Overlay Significant Landscape Overlay Design and Development Overlay Erosion Management Overlay Buildings and works in overlays Type of application Remove, destroy or lop one tree Criteria (all must be met) None Where this applies Environmental Significance Overlay Vegetation Protection Overlay Significant Landscape Overlay Neighbourhood Character Overlay
Buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay Type of application Demolish or remove an outbuilding (including a carport, garage, pergola, verandah, deck, shed or similar structure) Criteria (all must be met) The outbuilding to be demolished or removed is not identified in the schedule to the overlay Where this applies Heritage Overlay Buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay Type of application Demolish or remove a fence Criteria (all must be met) The fence to be demolished or removed is not identified in the schedule to the overlay Where this applies Heritage Overlay Buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay Type of application Externally alter a building Criteria (all must be met) The building is a non-contributory building Where this applies Heritage Overlay Buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay Type of application External painting Construct a fence Construct a carport, garage, pergola, verandah, deck, shed or similar structure Construct and install domestic services normal to a dwelling Construct and install a non-domestic disabled access ramp Construct a vehicle cross-over Construct a domestic swimming pool or spa and associated mechanical equipment and safety fencing Construct a rainwater tank Construct or display a sign Lop a tree Construct or install a solar energy facility attached to a dwelling Criteria (all must be met) None Where this applies Heritage Overlay
Buildings and works in a Design and Development Overlay Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works for a carport, garage, pergola, verandah, deck, shed or similar structure. Construct a building or construct or carry out works for an outdoor swimming pool. Criteria (all must be met) The buildings and works must be associated with a dwelling. Where this applies Design and Development Overlay Buildings and works in a Design and Development Overlay Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works up to $500,000. Criteria (all must be met) Must be in an commercial zone or a Special Use, Comprehensive Development, Capital City, Docklands, Priority Development or Activity Centre Zone. Where this applies Design and Development Overlay Buildings and works in a Design and Development Overlay Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works up to $1,000,000. Criteria (all must be met) Must be in an industrial zone. Where this applies Design and Development Overlay Buildings and works in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works for: a carport, garage, pergola, verandah, deck, shed or similar structure. an outdoor domestic swimming pool or spa and associated mechanical equipment and safety fencing. a rainwater tank. Criteria (all must be met) The buildings and works must be associated with a dwelling. Where this applies Neighbourhood Character Overlay Buildings and works in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay Type of application Construct, demolish or remove a fence. Criteria (all must be met) None Where this applies Neighbourhood Character Overlay Buildings and works in a Neighbourhood Character Overlay Type of application Demolish or remove an outbuilding (including a carport, garage, pergola, verandah, deck, shed or similar structure). Criteria (all must be met) None Where this applies Neighbourhood Character Overlay
Buildings and works in a Special Building Overlay Type of application Construct a building or construct or carry out works Criteria (all must be met) Consent of referral authority Where this applies Special Building Overlay Advertising signs Type of application Display a sign Criteria (all must be met) The sign is not within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone; and The sign is not a pole sign, sky sign, reflective sign, internally illuminated, floodlit, electronic or animated; and The total display size of the sign does not exceed 10 square metres. Where this applies All industrial zones All commercial zones Special Use Zone Comprehensive Development Zone Capital City Zone Docklands Zone Priority Development Zone Activity Centre Zone Car parking reduction Type of application Reduce the required number of car parking spaces Criteria (all must be met) By no more than 10 car spaces Where this applies All zones Parking Overlay Loading and unloading of vehicles Type of application Reduce or waive the loading and unloading requirements Criteria (all must be met) None Where this applies All zones Visit the VicSmart website for more information.