Planning Zones & Controls in Frankston, Victoria
Frankston is located within City of Frankston (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 Frankston and the broader City of Frankston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Frankston 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 Frankston
Real application data for Frankston from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1992. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Frankston actually supports here.
2,117
applications on record
808
permits issued
2,215
new dwellings proposed
94%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 8 | 108 | 98 | 153 |
Notable recent applications
The construction of a 14 storey mixed use building for leisure and recreation facility (gym), accommodation (1
35 playne street · 2019 · No permit issued · 77 dwellings
To subdivide the land into fifteen (15) lots in a general residential zone (grz)
5 crathie court frankston 3199 · 2021 · Approved · 15 lots
To construct eight dwellings (four (4) triple storey and four (4) double storey dwellings)
69-71 yuille street · 2019 · No permit issued · 8 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Frankston?
Frankston sits in City of Frankston (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 Frankston carry heritage and bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Frankston
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Frankston and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Frankston?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,117 planning permit applications in Frankston since 1992, with 808 permits issued and 2,215 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 Frankston supports in Frankston.
What can I build in Frankston?
What you can build in Frankston — 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 Frankston, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Frankston in?
Properties in Frankston are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Frankston. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Frankston?
Whether you need a planning approval in Frankston 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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