Planning Zones & Controls in Balaclava, Victoria
Balaclava is located within City of Port Phillip (Victoria). The following planning zones and overlays are commonly found in this area.
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Planning Zones
These zones are commonly applied to properties in Balaclava and the broader City of Port Phillip area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Balaclava may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.
Planning permit activity in Balaclava
Real application data for Balaclava from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1995. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Port Phillip actually supports here.
706
applications on record
297
permits issued
528
new dwellings proposed
92%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 45 | 64 | 51 | 66 | 58 |
Notable recent applications
Buildings and works including construction of a six storey building above a basement carpark, comprising 46 dw
46 marlborough street · 2020 · Approved · 26 dwellings
Construction of twenty-six (26) townhouses (two and three storeys in height) plus basement amendment to allow
285 inkerman street · 2021 · Approved · 25 dwellings
Construction of twenty-seven (27) townhouses (two and three storeys in height) plus basement
285 inkerman street · 2019 · Approved · 25 dwellings
Source: Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS), records to mid-2023. Council participation varies by year; figures are indicative. “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.
What can you build in Balaclava?
Balaclava sits in City of Port Phillip (Victoria). What you can build — a granny flat, a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or an extension — depends on your property's zone and overlays. These guides set out the Victoria rules for the most common projects:
Heads up: parts of Balaclava carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Balaclava and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Balaclava?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 706 planning permit applications in Balaclava since 1995, with 297 permits issued and 528 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what City of Port Phillip supports in Balaclava.
What can I build in Balaclava?
What you can build in Balaclava — such as a granny flat (secondary dwelling), a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or a house extension — depends on your property's planning zone and any overlays, together with the Victoria planning rules. See the project guides above for Balaclava, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Balaclava in?
Properties in Balaclava are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Balaclava. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Balaclava?
Whether you need a planning approval in Balaclava depends on the zone your property is in, any overlays that apply, and the type of work you are proposing. Most new dwellings, extensions, subdivisions, and changes of use require approval. Some minor works may be exempt or "accepted development" depending on the zone and overlay controls. Use our free tools to check your specific situation.
How do I find my property's planning zone?
You can find your property's planning zone by searching your address on VicPlan, the official Victoria planning map. It shows the zone, overlays, and other planning controls that apply to any property in Victoria.
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