Planning Zones & Controls in Hampton, Victoria
Hampton is located within City of Bayside (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 Hampton and the broader City of Bayside area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Hampton 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 Hampton
Real application data for Hampton from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1993. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Bayside actually supports here.
1,083
applications on record
471
permits issued
1,623
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 81 |
Notable recent applications
1 additional dwelling on a lot subdivision of an existing and proposed detached house
66 thomas street · 2019 · Approved · 1436 dwellings
11 - 25 new dwellings and reduction/waiver of car park requirement construction of a three storey multi-dwelli
18 railway crescent · 2019 · Approved · 17 dwellings
Subdivision of land (19 or more lots) nineteen (19) lot subdivision
41 crisp street · 2021 · Approved · 19 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Hampton?
Hampton sits in City of Bayside (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 Hampton carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Hampton
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Hampton and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Hampton?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,083 planning permit applications in Hampton since 1993, with 471 permits issued and 1,623 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 Bayside supports in Hampton.
What can I build in Hampton?
What you can build in Hampton — 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 Hampton, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Hampton in?
Properties in Hampton are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Hampton. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Hampton?
Whether you need a planning approval in Hampton 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.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in City of Bayside:
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