Planning Zones & Controls in Kooyong, Victoria
Kooyong is located within City of Stonnington (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 Kooyong and the broader City of Stonnington area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Kooyong 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 Kooyong
Real application data for Kooyong from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Stonnington actually supports here.
279
applications on record
145
permits issued
103
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
Notable recent applications
Demolition and construction of a multi-dwelling development and front fence in the general residential zone an
709 & 711-713 toorak road kooyong 3144 · 2021 · Approved · 14 dwellings
Part demolition and buildings and works to two existing dwellings and construction of a multi-dwelling develop
727-729 toorak road kooyong 3144 · 2021 · Approved · 11 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Kooyong?
Kooyong sits in City of Stonnington (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 Kooyong carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Kooyong
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Kooyong and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Kooyong?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 279 planning permit applications in Kooyong since 2004, with 145 permits issued and 103 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 Stonnington supports in Kooyong.
What can I build in Kooyong?
What you can build in Kooyong — 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 Kooyong, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Kooyong in?
Properties in Kooyong are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Kooyong. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Kooyong?
Whether you need a planning approval in Kooyong 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.
Nearby suburbs
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