Planning Permits in Burwood

Whitehorse

Total Applications

335

Approved

238

Refused

24

238 approved · 24 refused · 41 withdrawn · 32 pending/other

Permit Categories

CategoryApplicationsApprovedRefused
Vegetation1409119
Subdivision56550
Amendment25200
Multi-unit22150
Signage20123
Other19121
Renovation15120
Fencing1161

Recent Decisions

67 Elgar Road, BURWOOD VIC 3125

Refused

Use and development of the land for a three (3) storey residential building (student accommodation), buildings and works within 4 metres of a protected tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9 and reduction of car parking requirement

Vegetation12 Sept 2025

16 La Frank Street, BURWOOD VIC 3125

Withdrawn

construction of three double storey dwellings on a lot

Multi-unit11 Sept 2023

39-41 Ireland Street, BURWOOD VIC 3125

Approved

Use of the land for a place of worship, buildings and works to the existing building and a reduction in the standard carparking requirements

Renovation9 Sept 2024

18 Gilmour Street, BURWOOD VIC 3125

Withdrawn

Two (2) or more dwellings on a lot, vegetation removal, buildings and works in the SLO9

Vegetation7 Sept 2024

2 McIntyre Street, BURWOOD VIC 3125

Approved

Development of a telecommunications facility (30 metre monopole and associated infrastructure) and associated works

Change of Use6 Sept 2023

348 Burwood Highway, BURWOOD VIC 3125

Approved

Extension of an existing Church

Renovation5 Sept 2025

1-3 Burwood Highway, BURWOOD VIC 3125

VCAT Approval - S72 Amendment

Amendment to Condition 13 of Planning Permit WH/2023/340.

Amendment5 Sept 2025

7 Fletcher Parade, BURWOOD VIC 3125

No Permit Required

Removal of one tree

Vegetation5 Sept 2024

37 Parer Street, BURWOOD VIC 3125

Withdrawn

Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings, buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees and removal of protected trees

Vegetation5 Sept 2023

141-155 Burwood Highway, BURWOOD VIC 3125

Approved

Alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone Category 2, buildings and works including the display of business identification signage

Signage1 Sept 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planning permit outcomes in Burwood?

Of 335 applications in Burwood (Whitehorse), 238 were approved and 24 were refused. An additional 41 were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 91% were approved. The most common application type is vegetation with 140 applications.

What council area is Burwood in?

Burwood is in the Whitehorse local government area.

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Based on 335 planning applications in Burwood. Outcome counts reflect decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.