Planning Permits in Brunswick

Merri Bek

Total Applications

154

Approved

121

Refused

3

121 approved · 3 refused · 23 withdrawn · 7 pending/other

Permit Categories

CategoryApplicationsApprovedRefused
Renovation39311
Single Dwelling25230
Subdivision21191
Signage18120
Demolition12110
Multi-unit12100
Other810
Commercial770

Recent Decisions

375 Brunswick Road, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Approved

Construction of a double storey dwelling and alteration of access to a Transport Zone 2

Renovation12 Sept 2025

10 Dawson Street, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Approved

Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a multi storey mixed-use building, use of the land for dwellings, to vary an easement and a reduction of the standard car parking requirement

Demolition7 Sept 2025

42 Hanover Street, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Withdrawn

Demolition of an outbuilding and construction of a single storey extension to an existing dwelling within a heritage overlay and on a lot less than 300 square metres

Demolition6 Sept 2025

1/15 Union Street, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Approved

Construction and display of Business Identification Signs

Signage10 Aug 2025

16 Glenlyon Road, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Withdrawn

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Other9 Aug 2025

377 Brunswick Road, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Approved

Construction of a vehicle crossover adjacent to a Transport Zone 2

Other9 Aug 2025

27 Breese Street, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Approved

Buildings and works, reduction of the car parking requirement associated with a food and drink premises, and the erection and display of internally illuminated business identification signage

Signage9 Aug 2025

50 Lydia Street, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Approved

Construction of two double-storey dwellings

Multi-unit9 Aug 2025

226 Brunswick Road, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Withdrawn

The use of land for the purpose of a residential building

Change of Use9 Aug 2025

395 Albert Street, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056

Approved

Construction of two apartment buildings and ancillary buildings over two levels of basement and consisting of dwellings, food and drink premises, office and communal amenity areas (including a wellness centre) and use of the land for shops and a reduction in the standard car parking requirements, in accordance with the endorsed plans

Multi-unit7 Aug 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planning permit outcomes in Brunswick?

Of 154 applications in Brunswick (Merri Bek), 121 were approved and 3 were refused. An additional 23 were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 98% were approved. The most common application type is renovation with 39 applications.

What council area is Brunswick in?

Brunswick is in the Merri Bek local government area.

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Based on 154 planning applications in Brunswick. Outcome counts reflect decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.