Planning Zones & Controls in Middle Park, Victoria
Middle Park is located within City of Port Phillip (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 Middle Park and the broader City of Port Phillip area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Middle Park 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 Middle Park
Real application data for Middle Park from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1991. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Port Phillip actually supports here.
1,060
applications on record
474
permits issued
150
new dwellings proposed
96%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 74 | 99 | 83 | 76 | 89 |
Notable recent applications
Amendment to the existing permit (which allows construction of a five storey building above two levels of base
312 beaconsfield parade · 2021 · Approved · 37 dwellings
Amendment to the existing permit, which allows construction of a 5 storey building, 2 basement levels for 39 c
312 beaconsfield parade · 2020 · Approved · 37 dwellings
Partial demolition, alterations and additions and extensions at the rear of the existing dwelling and to the g
312 danks street · 2020 · Approved · 36 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Middle Park?
Middle Park sits in City of Port Phillip (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 Middle Park carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Middle Park
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Middle Park and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Middle Park?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,060 planning permit applications in Middle Park since 1991, with 474 permits issued and 150 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 Port Phillip supports in Middle Park.
What can I build in Middle Park?
What you can build in Middle Park — 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 Middle Park, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Middle Park in?
Properties in Middle Park are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Middle Park. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Middle Park?
Whether you need a planning approval in Middle Park 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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