Planning Zones & Controls in Beaumaris, Victoria
Beaumaris is located within City of Bayside (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 Beaumaris and the broader City of Bayside area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Beaumaris 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 Beaumaris
Real application data for Beaumaris from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2001. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Bayside actually supports here.
1,248
applications on record
498
permits issued
130
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 62 | 91 | 110 | 95 |
Notable recent applications
2 new dwellings and retail premises construction of a three storey building in a special building overlay (sbo
14 east concourse · 2019 · Approved · 2 dwellings
2 new dwellings 2 new dwellings
7 point avenue · 2019 · No permit issued · 2 dwellings
2 new dwellings construction of two dwellings on a lot in a special building overlay and the removal of native
28 pacific boulevard · 2019 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Beaumaris?
Beaumaris sits in City of Bayside (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 Beaumaris 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 Beaumaris and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Beaumaris?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,248 planning permit applications in Beaumaris since 2001, with 498 permits issued and 130 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 Bayside supports in Beaumaris.
What can I build in Beaumaris?
What you can build in Beaumaris — 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 Beaumaris, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Beaumaris in?
Properties in Beaumaris are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Beaumaris. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Beaumaris?
Whether you need a planning approval in Beaumaris 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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