Planning Zones & Controls in Box Hill South, Victoria
Box Hill South is located within City of Whitehorse (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 Box Hill South and the broader City of Whitehorse area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Box Hill South 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 Box Hill South
Real application data for Box Hill South from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whitehorse actually supports here.
1,164
applications on record
539
permits issued
892
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 11 | 81 | 94 | 114 | 95 |
Notable recent applications
The development of the land for fifty-three (53) dwellings, the removal of protected trees, buildings and work
325-335 station street · 2020 · Approved · 55 dwellings
Subdivision of approved development
325-335 station street box hill south 3128 · 2021 · Approved · 53 lots
Construction of two or more dwellings in a general residential zone schedule 5; and construction of buildings
15-31 hay street · 2020 · Approved · 23 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Box Hill South?
Box Hill South sits in City of Whitehorse (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 Box Hill South carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Box Hill South
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Box Hill South and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Box Hill South?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,164 planning permit applications in Box Hill South since 2003, with 539 permits issued and 892 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 Whitehorse supports in Box Hill South.
What can I build in Box Hill South?
What you can build in Box Hill South — 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 Box Hill South, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Box Hill South in?
Properties in Box Hill South 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 Box Hill South. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Box Hill South?
Whether you need a planning approval in Box Hill South 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.