Planning Zones & Controls in Clifton Hill, Victoria
Clifton Hill is located within City of Yarra (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 Clifton Hill and the broader City of Yarra area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill
Real application data for Clifton Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Yarra actually supports here.
1,686
applications on record
569
permits issued
895
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 20 | 88 | 99 | 93 | 110 |
Notable recent applications
Full demolition of existing building and construction of a multi-storey mixed use building (dwellings and reta
15-33 queens pde clifton hill 3068 · 2022 · Approved · 60 dwellings
Amendments to the previously advertised plans for a six-storey building (plus basement level) to show: introdu
210 alexandra pde east · 2019 · Approved · 26 dwellings
33 lot subdivision
172a-174 noone st · 2019 · Approved · 33 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Clifton Hill?
Clifton Hill sits in City of Yarra (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 Clifton Hill carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Clifton Hill
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Clifton Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Clifton Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,686 planning permit applications in Clifton Hill since 2002, with 569 permits issued and 895 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 Yarra supports in Clifton Hill.
What can I build in Clifton Hill?
What you can build in Clifton Hill — 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 Clifton Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Clifton Hill in?
Properties in Clifton Hill are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Clifton Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Clifton Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Clifton Hill 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.
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