Planning Zones & Controls in Boneo, Victoria

Boneo is located within Mornington Peninsula Shire (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 Boneo and the broader Mornington Peninsula Shire area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Boneo may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

DDODesign and Development Overlay
HOHeritage Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay
VPOVegetation Protection Overlay
LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay

Planning permit activity in Boneo

Real application data for Boneo from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire actually supports here.

211

applications on record

70

permits issued

111

new dwellings proposed

77%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications113131219

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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Boneo?

Boneo sits in Mornington Peninsula Shire (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 Boneo carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

Check your property in Boneo

Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Boneo and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Boneo?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 211 planning permit applications in Boneo since 2006, with 70 permits issued and 111 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire supports in Boneo.

What can I build in Boneo?

What you can build in Boneo — 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 Boneo, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Boneo in?

Properties in Boneo are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Boneo. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Boneo?

Whether you need a planning approval in Boneo 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.