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City of Darebin · GRZ2

What can you build in Thornbury?

Townhouses and dual occupancies are regularly approved in Thornbury's GRZ2 streets

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Zoning in Thornbury

GRZ2General Residential Zone Schedule 2

Covers most residential land in Thornbury, enabling dual occupancies and townhouses with a planning permit.

Zoning varies street by street. The zones listed above apply across most of Thornbury, but overlays, schedules, and site-specific conditions can change what's achievable on your specific block. A Lodgepath report covers your exact address.

Development potential in Thornbury

Typical outcomes based on the suburb's zoning and council permit history. Your site may vary depending on lot size, overlays, and frontage.

Possible

Subdivision

Strong potential

Dual Occupancy

Strong potential

Townhouses

Strong potential

Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling

Generally restricted

Apartments

Key planning facts

  • GRZ2 applies broadly — most lots are not affected by heritage overlays

  • Typical approval for 2 townhouses on a 500 sqm GRZ2 lot

  • Close proximity to High Street activity corridor increases value of approved developments

  • Strong comparable permit record — useful evidence for planning applications

Planning considerations

  • Some streets near the Thornbury heritage precinct carry overlay restrictions

  • Built-form guidelines under GRZ2 set maximum height of 9 metres (2–3 storeys)

Council

City of Darebin

Primary Zone

GRZ2

Typical Lot Size

400–600 sqm

Postcode

3071

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