Planning Zones & Controls in Forest Hill, Victoria
Forest Hill is located within City of Whitehorse (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 Forest Hill and the broader City of Whitehorse area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Forest 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 Forest Hill
Real application data for Forest Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whitehorse actually supports here.
956
applications on record
451
permits issued
527
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 13 | 77 | 83 | 84 | 114 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of more than two dwellings on a lot with associated buildings and works and landscaping, removal
104-168 hawthorn road · 2021 · Approved · 115 dwellings
Subdivision of land into 14 residential lots, roadways and common property and development of dwellings on 11
104-168 hawthorn road · 2019 · Approved · 14 dwellings
Construction of six (6), two storey dwellings, removal and buildings and works within four metres of trees pro
43-47 ashmore road · 2019 · Approved · 6 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Forest Hill?
Forest Hill sits in City of Whitehorse (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 Forest Hill carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Forest Hill
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Forest Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Forest Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 956 planning permit applications in Forest Hill since 2006, with 451 permits issued and 527 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 Whitehorse supports in Forest Hill.
What can I build in Forest Hill?
What you can build in Forest 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 Forest Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Forest Hill in?
Properties in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Forest Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Forest 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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