Planning Zones & Controls in Heatherton, Victoria
Heatherton is located within City of Kingston (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 Heatherton and the broader City of Kingston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Heatherton 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 Heatherton
Real application data for Heatherton from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2000. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Kingston actually supports here.
320
applications on record
124
permits issued
113
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 14 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivide the land into four (4) lots
9 kingston road · 2019 · Approved · 4 lots
Develop the land for the construction of one (1) dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling with associated
16 golf view road · 2019 · Approved · 2 lots
Subdivide the land into two (2) lots
9 byng avenue · 2021 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Heatherton?
Heatherton sits in City of Kingston (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 Heatherton carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Heatherton
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Heatherton and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Heatherton?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 320 planning permit applications in Heatherton since 2000, with 124 permits issued and 113 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 Kingston supports in Heatherton.
What can I build in Heatherton?
What you can build in Heatherton — 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 Heatherton, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Heatherton in?
Properties in Heatherton are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z), Industrial 2 Zone (IN2Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Heatherton. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Heatherton?
Whether you need a planning approval in Heatherton 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.