Planning Zones & Controls in Hillside, Victoria
Hillside is located within City of Melton (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 Hillside and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Hillside 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 Hillside
Real application data for Hillside from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
361
applications on record
125
permits issued
138
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 17 |
Notable recent applications
Use and development of land for a dwelling in the melbourne airport environs overlay.
6 sinclair avenue · 2021 · Approved · 127 lots
Two lot subdivision
83 bellevue boulevard · 2019 · Approved · 2 lots
Amended plans and permit associated with a planning permit for a two lot subdivision
83 bellevue boulevard · 2020 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Hillside?
Hillside sits in City of Melton (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 Hillside carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Hillside
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Hillside and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Hillside?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 361 planning permit applications in Hillside since 2005, with 125 permits issued and 138 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 Melton supports in Hillside.
What can I build in Hillside?
What you can build in Hillside — 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 Hillside, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Hillside in?
Properties in Hillside are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Hillside. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Hillside?
Whether you need a planning approval in Hillside 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.