Planning Zones & Controls in Merricks Beach, Victoria
Merricks Beach 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 Merricks Beach and the broader Mornington Peninsula Shire area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Merricks Beach 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 Merricks Beach
Real application data for Merricks Beach 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.
170
applications on record
56
permits issued
20
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 11 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Merricks Beach?
Merricks Beach 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 Merricks Beach carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Merricks Beach
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Merricks Beach and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Merricks Beach?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 170 planning permit applications in Merricks Beach since 2007, with 56 permits issued and 20 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 Merricks Beach.
What can I build in Merricks Beach?
What you can build in Merricks Beach — 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 Merricks Beach, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Merricks Beach in?
Properties in Merricks Beach 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 Merricks Beach. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Merricks Beach?
Whether you need a planning approval in Merricks Beach 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.