Planning Zones & Controls in Braeside, Victoria
Braeside 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 Braeside and the broader City of Kingston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Braeside 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 Braeside
Real application data for Braeside from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1994. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Kingston actually supports here.
559
applications on record
295
permits issued
109
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 8 | 31 | 37 | 55 | 45 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivide the land into 33 lots (staged subdivision) in a design and development overlay schedule 5 and land s
210-218 boundary road · 2019 · Approved · 33 lots
Subdivide the land into twenty two (22) lots and remove native vegetation
28-38 canterbury road · 2019 · Approved · 21 lots
Subdivide the land into sixteen (16) lots and remove native vegetation
28-38 canterbury road braeside 3195 · 2021 · Approved · 16 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Braeside?
Braeside 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 Braeside carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Braeside
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Braeside and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Braeside?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 559 planning permit applications in Braeside since 1994, with 295 permits issued and 109 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 Braeside.
What can I build in Braeside?
What you can build in Braeside — 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 Braeside, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Braeside in?
Properties in Braeside 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 Braeside. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Braeside?
Whether you need a planning approval in Braeside 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.