Planning Zones & Controls in Gardenvale, Victoria
Gardenvale is located within City of Glen Eira (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 Gardenvale and the broader City of Glen Eira area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Gardenvale 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 Gardenvale
Real application data for Gardenvale from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Glen Eira actually supports here.
110
applications on record
45
permits issued
73
new dwellings proposed
82%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 10 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of a five (5) storey building comprising ten (10) dwellings on land affected by the special build
111 gardenvale road · 2020 · Approved · 10 dwellings · 10 lots
Construct a 4 storey mixed use building comprising offices and apartments and use the land for dwellings on la
Suite1119 gardenvale road · 2020 · No permit issued · 5 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Gardenvale?
Gardenvale sits in City of Glen Eira (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 Gardenvale carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Gardenvale
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Gardenvale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Gardenvale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 110 planning permit applications in Gardenvale since 2006, with 45 permits issued and 73 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 Glen Eira supports in Gardenvale.
What can I build in Gardenvale?
What you can build in Gardenvale — 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 Gardenvale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Gardenvale in?
Properties in Gardenvale 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 Gardenvale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Gardenvale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Gardenvale 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.