Planning Zones & Controls in Bonbeach, Victoria
Bonbeach is located within City of Kingston (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 Bonbeach and the broader City of Kingston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bonbeach 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 Bonbeach
Real application data for Bonbeach from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2000. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Kingston actually supports here.
835
applications on record
429
permits issued
854
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 32 | 48 | 57 | 75 |
Notable recent applications
Removal of drainage reservation, removal of drainage and sewerage easements and subdivide land into sixteen (1
2e troy street bonbeach 3196 · 2021 · Approved · 16 lots
Develop the land for the construction of seven (7) dwellings and basement parking
1 508-509 nepean highway · 2019 · Approved · 7 dwellings
Develop five (5) double storey dwellings
3 brixton street bonbeach 3196 · 2022 · No permit issued · 7 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bonbeach?
Bonbeach sits in City of Kingston (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 Bonbeach carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Bonbeach
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Bonbeach and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bonbeach?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 835 planning permit applications in Bonbeach since 2000, with 429 permits issued and 854 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 Kingston supports in Bonbeach.
What can I build in Bonbeach?
What you can build in Bonbeach — 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 Bonbeach, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bonbeach in?
Properties in Bonbeach are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z), Industrial 2 Zone (IN2Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Bonbeach. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bonbeach?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bonbeach 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.