Planning Zones & Controls in Malvern, Victoria
Malvern 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 Malvern and the broader City of Stonnington area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Malvern 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 Malvern
Real application data for Malvern from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1999. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Stonnington actually supports here.
2,811
applications on record
1,307
permits issued
2,202
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 25 | 137 | 195 | 211 | 206 |
Notable recent applications
The partial demolition of the existing buildings. use of the land for dwellings. to construct a building and c
641-669 and 675 dandenong road and 1, 3, 5 station place and · 2019 · Approved · 265 dwellings
32 lot subdivision - ps 816483c/s2
1253-1259 malvern road · 2020 · Approved · 32 dwellings · 32 lots
21 lot subdivision - ps 814745 j
1199 1201, 1203, 1205 malvern road · 2019 · Approved · 16 dwellings · 21 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Malvern?
Malvern 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 Malvern carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Malvern
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Malvern and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Malvern?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,811 planning permit applications in Malvern since 1999, with 1,307 permits issued and 2,202 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 Malvern.
What can I build in Malvern?
What you can build in Malvern — 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 Malvern, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Malvern in?
Properties in Malvern 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 Malvern. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Malvern?
Whether you need a planning approval in Malvern 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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