Planning Zones & Controls in Elwood, Victoria
Elwood is located within City of Port Phillip (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 Elwood and the broader City of Port Phillip area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Elwood 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 Elwood
Real application data for Elwood from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1997. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Port Phillip actually supports here.
1,897
applications on record
821
permits issued
921
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 137 | 180 | 167 | 155 | 154 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of a three storey building comprising 15 dwellings, roof terraces and basement car park
114 tennyson street · 2020 · Approved · 17 dwellings
Construction of a three-storey building comprising fourteen dwellings & a basement car park in the general res
96 tennyson street · 2020 · Approved · 17 dwellings
Construction of a three storey building comprising fourteen dwellings and a basement car park in the general r
96 tennyson street · 2021 · Approved · 17 dwellings
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Elwood?
Elwood sits in City of Port Phillip (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 Elwood carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Elwood
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Elwood and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Elwood?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,897 planning permit applications in Elwood since 1997, with 821 permits issued and 921 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 Port Phillip supports in Elwood.
What can I build in Elwood?
What you can build in Elwood — 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 Elwood, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Elwood in?
Properties in Elwood are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Elwood. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Elwood?
Whether you need a planning approval in Elwood 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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