Planning Zones & Controls in Moorabbin, Victoria

Moorabbin 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 Moorabbin and the broader City of Kingston area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Moorabbin may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

DDODesign and Development Overlay
HOHeritage Overlay
SBOSpecial Building Overlay
LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay

Planning permit activity in Moorabbin

Real application data for Moorabbin from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1996. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Kingston actually supports here.

1,541

applications on record

804

permits issued

1,664

new dwellings proposed

93%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications168881107130

Notable recent applications

Develop a 12 storey building, use of the land for dwellings and retail

13-15 taylor street · 2020 · Approved · 74 dwellings

Subdivide the land into fifty-three (53) lots

2-6 roberna street moorabbin 3189 · 2022 · Approved · 53 lots

Develop the land for the construction of buildings and works comprising a ten storey mixed use development wit

17 taylor street · 2020 · Approved · 34 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Moorabbin?

Moorabbin 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 Moorabbin carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

Check your property in Moorabbin

Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Moorabbin and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Moorabbin?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,541 planning permit applications in Moorabbin since 1996, with 804 permits issued and 1,664 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 Moorabbin.

What can I build in Moorabbin?

What you can build in Moorabbin — 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 Moorabbin, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Moorabbin in?

Properties in Moorabbin 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 Moorabbin. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Moorabbin?

Whether you need a planning approval in Moorabbin 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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