Planning Permits in Blackburn

Whitehorse

Total Applications

579

Approved

428

Refused

41

428 approved · 41 refused · 64 withdrawn · 46 pending/other

Permit Categories

CategoryApplicationsApprovedRefused
Vegetation27820332
Subdivision57500
Amendment43281
Single Dwelling32271
Other30151
Renovation28190
Outbuilding25210
Signage22162

Recent Decisions

12 Norris Court, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Approved

Buildings and works for construction of a single dwelling under the Significant Landscape Overlay and Special Building Overlay and associated tree removal

Vegetation12 Sept 2025

2/6 Salisbury Avenue, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Approved

To extend a dwelling (pergola addition)

Renovation11 Sept 2023

49 Stanley Grove, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Withdrawn

Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot

Multi-unit11 Sept 2023

35-37 Blackburn Road, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Approved

Amendment to plans for planning permit WH 2016/207/A (issued for Buildings and works for the construction of a carport, root barrier work, buildings and works within 4m of protected trees and removal of vegetation) to delete root barrier and alter boundary retaining wall within Tree 3

Amendment10 Sept 2023

31 Fuchsia Street, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Approved

Construction of additions that exceeds the requirements of Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 2 and removal of Tree 14

Vegetation10 Sept 2023

13 Rosalind Crescent, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Refused

Removal of one protected tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 2

Vegetation9 Sept 2024

38 The Avenue, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Approved

To remove one (1) tree

Vegetation8 Sept 2024

9 Frankcom Street, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Approved

7 lot subdivision

Subdivision8 Sept 2023

1-3 Naughton Grove, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Refused

To remove one (1) tree

Vegetation7 Sept 2025

92B Railway Road, BLACKBURN VIC 3130

Withdrawn

need change of use permit for new lease agreement

Other7 Sept 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planning permit outcomes in Blackburn?

Of 579 applications in Blackburn (Whitehorse), 428 were approved and 41 were refused. An additional 64 were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 91% were approved. The most common application type is vegetation with 278 applications.

What council area is Blackburn in?

Blackburn is in the Whitehorse local government area.

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Based on 579 planning applications in Blackburn. Outcome counts reflect decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.