Planning Zones & Controls in Caulfield North, Victoria
Caulfield North is located within City of Glen Eira (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 Caulfield North and the broader City of Glen Eira area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Caulfield North 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 Caulfield North
Real application data for Caulfield North from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Glen Eira actually supports here.
1,483
applications on record
558
permits issued
1,562
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 9 | 90 | 67 | 97 | 94 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of a three storey building comprising 14 dwellings with associated basement car parking
246 alma road · 2021 · Approved · 88 dwellings
Construction of a four storey building above basement car parking comprising up to 43 dwellings in accordance
Flat1235 balaclava road · 2019 · Approved · 43 dwellings
62 lot subdivision
44 kambrook road · 2021 · Approved · 62 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Caulfield North?
Caulfield North sits in City of Glen Eira (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 Caulfield North carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Caulfield North and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Caulfield North?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,483 planning permit applications in Caulfield North since 2006, with 558 permits issued and 1,562 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 Glen Eira supports in Caulfield North.
What can I build in Caulfield North?
What you can build in Caulfield North — 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 Caulfield North, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Caulfield North in?
Properties in Caulfield North 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 Caulfield North. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Caulfield North?
Whether you need a planning approval in Caulfield North 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.