Planning Zones & Controls in Mentone, Victoria
Mentone is located within City of Kingston (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 Mentone and the broader City of Kingston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Mentone 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 Mentone
Real application data for Mentone from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1999. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Kingston actually supports here.
1,440
applications on record
641
permits issued
2,048
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 12 | 63 | 52 | 71 |
Notable recent applications
Construct a mixed use development (8 storeys) comprising retail, supermarket, bottle shop, café, medical centr
165 nepean highway · 2019 · Approved · 241 dwellings
Develop the land for the construction of 21 warehouses and subdivide into 21 lots and common property
1 steele court · 2020 · Approved · 22 dwellings · 22 lots
In accordance with the endorsed plans the construction of a mixed use development comprising a residential hot
189-199 nepean highway mentone 3194 · 2021 · Approved · 23 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Mentone?
Mentone sits in City of Kingston (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 Mentone carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Mentone
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Mentone and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Mentone?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,440 planning permit applications in Mentone since 1999, with 641 permits issued and 2,048 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 Kingston supports in Mentone.
What can I build in Mentone?
What you can build in Mentone — 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 Mentone, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Mentone in?
Properties in Mentone are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z), Industrial 2 Zone (IN2Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Mentone. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Mentone?
Whether you need a planning approval in Mentone 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.
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