City of Darebin · GRZ2
What can you build in Thornbury?
Townhouses and dual occupancies are regularly approved in Thornbury's GRZ2 streets
Get a report for my block — $199Zoning in Thornbury
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.
Subdivision
Dual Occupancy
Townhouses
Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling
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
GRZ2Typical Lot Size
400–600 sqm
Postcode
3071
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