Planning Zones & Controls in Bentleigh East, Victoria
Bentleigh East is located within City of Glen Eira (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 Bentleigh East and the broader City of Glen Eira area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bentleigh East 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 Bentleigh East
Real application data for Bentleigh East from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Glen Eira actually supports here.
4,459
applications on record
1,998
permits issued
2,601
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 23 | 236 | 260 | 290 | 387 |
Notable recent applications
127 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a road zone category 1
801 centre road · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
62 lot subdivision
672 centre road · 2019 · Approved · 62 lots
33 lot subdivision on land adjacent to a road zone category 1
669-673 centre road · 2019 · Approved · 33 lots
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bentleigh East?
Bentleigh East sits in City of Glen Eira (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 Bentleigh East carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Bentleigh East
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Bentleigh East and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bentleigh East?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 4,459 planning permit applications in Bentleigh East since 2006, with 1,998 permits issued and 2,601 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 Glen Eira supports in Bentleigh East.
What can I build in Bentleigh East?
What you can build in Bentleigh East — 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 Bentleigh East, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bentleigh East in?
Properties in Bentleigh East are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Bentleigh East. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bentleigh East?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bentleigh East 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.