Lodgepath — Feasibility Snapshot

42 Arthurton Road

Northcote VIC 3070

City of Darebin

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Report prepared: April 2026

Status: Complete

Property Overview

Address	42 Arthurton Road, Northcote VIC 3070
Council	City of Darebin
Zoning	General Residential Zone — Schedule 1 (GRZ1)
Lot size	680 sqm
Current improvements	Single-storey weatherboard house, circa 1940s
Overlays	Heritage Overlay HO123 — check with council before any works

Zoning Classification

This property is zoned General Residential Zone — Schedule 1 (GRZ1) under the Darebin Planning Scheme. GRZ1 is one of the most common residential zones in inner Melbourne and supports a range of residential development outcomes.

Dwellings without permit

Up to 2 dwellings (permit required for buildings & works)

Dwellings with permit

More than 2 dwellings subject to council approval

Maximum building height

11 metres / 3 storeys (mandatory under GRZ1)

Garden area requirement

Minimum 35% of lot must be retained as garden area

Subdivision

Permitted with planning permit, subject to Rescode

Secondary dwelling (granny flat)

Permitted as second dwelling on lot

Site Coverage & Setbacks

The following controls apply to buildings and works on this site under GRZ1 and ResCode (Clause 55 of the planning scheme).

Maximum site coverage	60% of the lot (approx. 408 sqm)
Front setback	Must match average of adjoining properties — approx. 7m on this street
Side setback	Minimum 1.0m at ground floor; increases with building height per ResCode
Rear setback	Minimum 5.0m at ground level; 6.0m at first floor
Effective buildable footprint	Approximately 350 sqm after setbacks and garden area requirements
Easements	Check title — drainage easement likely along rear boundary (common in this area)

Note: A Heritage Overlay (HO123) applies to this property. Works to the exterior of the existing dwelling may require a separate heritage permit. A registered town planner can advise on heritage requirements.

Recent Approvals Within 500m

The following planning permits were approved by the City of Darebin within 500 metres of this property in the last 24 months. This demonstrates active development activity in the immediate area.

18 Elm Grove, Northcote

3 townhouses approved

Ref: D/2024/891

Feb 2025

205 St Georges Road, Northcote

6 apartments approved

Ref: D/2024/412

Oct 2024

7 Mitchell Street, Northcote

2 dwellings (subdivision) approved

Ref: D/2024/203

Jul 2024

Estimated Development Potential

Based on the lot size of 680 sqm and GRZ1 zoning, this site could potentially support 2–3 townhouses or a rear subdivision with a secondary dwelling. This is subject to council assessment and detailed design.

2 townhouses

High likelihood

Straightforward GRZ1 application

3 townhouses

Moderate likelihood

Subject to heritage & design

Rear subdivision

High likelihood

Common on lots this size in Northcote

Comparable Recent Sales

The following properties in the surrounding area have sold recently as development sites, providing an indication of the value uplift achievable through development.

22 Arthur Street, Northcote

640 sqm — development site

Nov 2024

$1,420,000

88 Separation Street, Northcote

710 sqm — development approved for 3 townhouses

Aug 2024

$1,650,000

5 Mitchell Street, Northcote

550 sqm — subdivided into 2 lots

Jun 2024

$1,180,000

Recommended Next Steps

Engage a registered town planner

A town planner can assess the site in detail, advise on the best development outcome, and manage any heritage considerations under HO123.

Commission a land survey

Confirm exact lot dimensions, identify any easements (particularly along the rear boundary), and establish the true buildable envelope.

Speak with a property valuer or developer

Understand the financial feasibility — what the completed development would be worth versus the cost to build.

Lodge a planning permit application

If proceeding, your town planner can prepare and lodge a planning permit application with the City of Darebin.

Disclaimer: This feasibility snapshot is prepared by Lodgepath for general information purposes only. It is based on publicly available planning data and is indicative only. It does not constitute professional planning advice, a property valuation, or a guarantee of development approval. Planning rules, zoning, and overlays are subject to change. Always engage a qualified town planner, land surveyor, and property valuer before making any decisions about property development. Lodgepath accepts no liability for decisions made in reliance on this report.

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