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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Towong, VIC 3707 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Rural Activity Zone dominant. 421 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
RAZ
Rural Activity Zone
Theoretical dwellings
849
modelled capacity
small second dwelling eligible
109
lots
Total lots
421
77.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Towong

Towong is dominated by RAZRural Activity Zone. Land use, building height, overlays, and permitted development are set per zone in the planning scheme under the Victorian Planning Provisions, with ResCode governing residential design.

RAZ
Dominant
RAZ Rural Activity Zone 39.3%
FZ Farming Zone 25.2%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 17.4%
TZ Township Zone 8.8%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 7.9%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.0%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.5%
Avg max height
7.0 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Theoretical dwellings
849

Modelled dwelling capacity if every lot built to its zone controls.

Use mix
Residential57%
Environment8%
Rural25%

Location

Where Towong sits

Towong 3707 covers 77.5 km² within Towong.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Towong
Postcode
3707
Area
77.51 km²
Total lots
421

Drill into any lot in Towong

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Towong

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or sized for subdivision.

small second dwelling eligible
109

under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54)

Subdivision potential
60

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
109 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
5.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Towong

36% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 9% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood / inundation overlay 35.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 8.6%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Towong property market

Rent and market context from state rental bond and demographic data.

Median rent (house)
/ wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for this suburb — rent and planning data are shown where available.

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FAQs

Common questions about Towong

What's the zoning in Towong 3707?

Towong is dominated by the RAZ (Rural Activity Zone) zone, which covers 165 of 421 lots (39%). The full mix is: RAZ Rural Activity Zone (39%), FZ Farming Zone (25%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (17%), TZ Township Zone (9%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (8%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Towong?

Across Towong, the average maximum building height is 7.0 m. Height is set per zone in the planning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and can be varied by overlays and schedules. For the exact control on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a small second dwelling in Towong?

Yes — 109 lots in Towong appear eligible for a small second dwelling under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54), based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What planning constraints apply in Towong?

Across Towong, 35.9% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 8.6% bushfire-prone. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Towong?

109 of 421 lots in Towong show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 5.0 / 100.

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14-section report · planning scheme + overlays cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Towongplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (421 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Victorian Planning Provisions & planning schemes, Victorian Building Authority / building permit activity, Victoria in Future, and ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-06-08.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →