Planning Zones & Controls in Brighton East, Victoria
Brighton East is located within City of Bayside (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 Brighton East and the broader City of Bayside area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Brighton 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 Brighton East
Real application data for Brighton East from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Bayside actually supports here.
1,071
applications on record
544
permits issued
383
new dwellings proposed
92%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 77 | 71 | 85 | 101 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivision of land (19 or more lots) ten (10) lot subdivision
6-8 hemming street · 2020 · Approved · 10 lots
Subdivision of land (1 to 9 lots) nine (9) lot subdivision
12a -14 gleniffer avenue · 2020 · Approved · 9 lots
Subdivision of land (1 to 9 lots) nine (9) lot subdivision
2-6 tatong road · 2020 · Approved · 9 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Brighton East?
Brighton East sits in City of Bayside (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 Brighton East carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Brighton East
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Brighton East and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Brighton East?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,071 planning permit applications in Brighton East since 2003, with 544 permits issued and 383 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 Bayside supports in Brighton East.
What can I build in Brighton East?
What you can build in Brighton 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 Brighton East, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Brighton East in?
Properties in Brighton East are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Brighton East. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Brighton East?
Whether you need a planning approval in Brighton 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.