Planning Zones & Controls in Chelsea Heights, Victoria
Chelsea Heights 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 Chelsea Heights and the broader City of Kingston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Chelsea Heights 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 Chelsea Heights
Real application data for Chelsea Heights from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Kingston actually supports here.
350
applications on record
161
permits issued
165
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 44 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivide the land into sixty (60) lots in stages and removal of the drainage easement e-1 on lp6193.
15 sixth avenue chelsea heights 3196 · 2022 · No permit issued · 60 lots
Subdivide the land into sixty (60) lots and removal of the drainage easement e-1 on lp6193
15 sixth avenue · 2020 · No permit issued · 60 lots
Subdivide the land into fifty-six (56) lots - staged
107 wells road · 2020 · Approved · 56 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Chelsea Heights?
Chelsea Heights 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 Chelsea Heights carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Chelsea Heights
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Chelsea Heights and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Chelsea Heights?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 350 planning permit applications in Chelsea Heights since 2006, with 161 permits issued and 165 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 Chelsea Heights.
What can I build in Chelsea Heights?
What you can build in Chelsea Heights — 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 Chelsea Heights, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Chelsea Heights in?
Properties in Chelsea Heights 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 Chelsea Heights. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Chelsea Heights?
Whether you need a planning approval in Chelsea Heights 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.