Planning Zones & Controls in Kensington, Victoria
Kensington is located within City of Melbourne (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 Kensington and the broader City of Melbourne area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Kensington 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 Kensington
Real application data for Kensington from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melbourne actually supports here.
1,482
applications on record
571
permits issued
1,911
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 20 | 83 | 80 | 98 | 110 |
Notable recent applications
Staged use and development of the land for a multi-storey mixed use development, including 424 dwellings and a
346-350 macaulay road · 2020 · Approved · 424 dwellings
Construction of a six-storey mixed-use building and a reduction of car parking
28-32 albermarle street · 2019 · Approved · 52 dwellings · 52 lots
Subdivision in line with endorsed tp drawings - ps827466q
383-399 macaulay road kensington 3031 · 2021 · Approved · 74 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Kensington?
Kensington sits in City of Melbourne (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 Kensington carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Kensington
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Kensington and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Kensington?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,482 planning permit applications in Kensington since 2002, with 571 permits issued and 1,911 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 Melbourne supports in Kensington.
What can I build in Kensington?
What you can build in Kensington — 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 Kensington, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Kensington in?
Properties in Kensington are commonly located in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Kensington. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Kensington?
Whether you need a planning approval in Kensington 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.