Planning Zones & Controls in Hughesdale, Victoria
Hughesdale is located within City of Monash (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 Hughesdale and the broader City of Monash area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Hughesdale 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 Hughesdale
Real application data for Hughesdale from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Monash actually supports here.
820
applications on record
279
permits issued
810
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 35 | 34 | 51 | 67 |
Notable recent applications
Seventy five (75) lot subdivision
37-41 warrigal road · 2019 · Approved · 75 lots
The construction of a four storey residential apartment building and alteration of access to road zone categor
91 warrigal road · 2019 · Approved · 27 dwellings · 27 lots
The development and use of a four storey apartment building above a basement car park
93 warrigal road · 2019 · Approved · 10 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Hughesdale?
Hughesdale sits in City of Monash (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 Hughesdale carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Hughesdale
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Hughesdale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Hughesdale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 820 planning permit applications in Hughesdale since 2006, with 279 permits issued and 810 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 Monash supports in Hughesdale.
What can I build in Hughesdale?
What you can build in Hughesdale — 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 Hughesdale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Hughesdale in?
Properties in Hughesdale are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Hughesdale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Hughesdale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Hughesdale 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.