Green Wedge Zone (GWZ)
Safeguards non-urban areas around Melbourne for agriculture & landscape values.
Key Controls
Aggregated across 14 councils and 67 schedules. Values vary by council — check your specific schedule below.
| Control | Range | Variations |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Size | 6ha | 1 |
Councils with GWZ Zoning
14 councils apply GWZ zoning across Victoria.
| Council | Schedules | Min Lot Size | Max Height | Site Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimbank | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cardinia | 4 | — | — | — |
| Casey | 13 | 6ha | — | — |
| Frankston | 2 | — | — | — |
| Greater Dandenong | 2 | — | — | — |
| Hume | 2 | — | — | — |
| Kingston | 8 | — | — | — |
| Knox | 4 | — | — | — |
| Melton | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mornington Peninsula | 10 | — | — | — |
| Nillumbik | 2 | — | — | — |
| Whittlesea | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wyndham | 2 | — | — | — |
| Yarra Ranges | 12 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GWZ zoning?
Safeguards non-urban areas around Melbourne for agriculture & landscape values.
Can I subdivide on GWZ land?
Subdivision on GWZ land depends on the specific schedule applied by your council, including minimum lot size requirements. Typical minimum lot sizes range from 6ha. Check your council's specific GWZ schedule for exact requirements.
What is the minimum lot size for GWZ?
Minimum lot sizes for GWZ vary by council. Across Victoria, GWZ minimum lot sizes range from 6ha. Your specific schedule (e.g., GWZ1, GWZ2) determines the exact requirement.
How many councils use GWZ zoning?
14 Victorian councils apply GWZ zoning. Each council may have different schedules with varying controls for minimum lot size, building height, and site coverage.
Check your property's GWZ controls
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