Planning Zones & Controls in McKinnon, Victoria
McKinnon is located within City of Glen Eira (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 McKinnon and the broader City of Glen Eira area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in McKinnon 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 McKinnon
Real application data for McKinnon from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Glen Eira actually supports here.
859
applications on record
342
permits issued
834
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 36 | 45 | 69 | 57 |
Notable recent applications
42 lot subdivision on land affected by a special building overlay and on land adjacent to a road zone categor
236 jasper road · 2021 · Approved · 42 lots
36 lot subdivision
240-250 mckinnon road · 2020 · Approved · 36 lots
Construction of 18 three storey dwellings with a basement car park on land affected by special building overla
23 prince edward avenue mckinnon 3204 · 2021 · Approved · 15 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 McKinnon?
McKinnon sits in City of Glen Eira (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 McKinnon carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in McKinnon
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in McKinnon and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in McKinnon?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 859 planning permit applications in McKinnon since 2006, with 342 permits issued and 834 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 Glen Eira supports in McKinnon.
What can I build in McKinnon?
What you can build in McKinnon — 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 McKinnon, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is McKinnon in?
Properties in McKinnon 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 McKinnon. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in McKinnon?
Whether you need a planning approval in McKinnon 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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