Planning Zones & Controls in McCrae, Victoria
McCrae is located within Mornington Peninsula Shire (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 McCrae and the broader Mornington Peninsula Shire area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in McCrae 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 McCrae
Real application data for McCrae from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire actually supports here.
1,185
applications on record
383
permits issued
529
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 8 | 58 | 58 | 74 | 91 |
Notable recent applications
15 lot subdivision - spear
2-4 wattle place · 2019 · Approved · 14 dwellings · 14 lots
The development of seven double storey dwellings, removal of vegetation and associated works in accordance wit
34-36 bartels street · 2019 · Approved · 8 dwellings
Develop three dwellings, subdivide the land into three lots, and vegetation removal and associated works
134 flinders street · 2020 · No permit issued · 2 dwellings · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 McCrae?
McCrae sits in Mornington Peninsula Shire (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 McCrae carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in McCrae
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in McCrae and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in McCrae?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,185 planning permit applications in McCrae since 2007, with 383 permits issued and 529 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire supports in McCrae.
What can I build in McCrae?
What you can build in McCrae — 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 McCrae, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is McCrae in?
Properties in McCrae are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within McCrae. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in McCrae?
Whether you need a planning approval in McCrae 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.