Planning Zones & Controls in Heath Hill, Victoria
Heath Hill is located within Shire of Cardinia (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 Heath Hill and the broader Shire of Cardinia area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Heath 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 Heath Hill
Real application data for Heath Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what Shire of Cardinia actually supports here.
40
applications on record
17
permits issued
7
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Heath Hill?
Heath Hill sits in Shire of Cardinia (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 Heath Hill carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Heath Hill
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Heath Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Heath Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 40 planning permit applications in Heath Hill since 2004, with 17 permits issued and 7 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Shire of Cardinia supports in Heath Hill.
What can I build in Heath Hill?
What you can build in Heath 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 Heath Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Heath Hill in?
Properties in Heath Hill are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Heath Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Heath Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Heath 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.