Planning Zones & Controls in Mount Martha, Victoria
Mount Martha 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 Mount Martha and the broader Mornington Peninsula Shire area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Mount Martha 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 Mount Martha
Real application data for Mount Martha from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire actually supports here.
3,536
applications on record
1,065
permits issued
1,690
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 27 | 194 | 184 | 195 | 215 |
Notable recent applications
200 lot subdivision , vegetation removal & planning scheme amendment
121 hearn road · 2020 · No permit issued · 127 lots
Amending the plans endorsed under the permit generally involving: ¿ addition of swimming pool to lot 10
10/60 green island avenue mount martha 3934 · 2021 · Approved · 13 dwellings · 13 lots
Development of dwellings (19)
Harrap road · 2019 · No permit issued · 19 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Mount Martha?
Mount Martha 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 Mount Martha carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Mount Martha
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Mount Martha and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Mount Martha?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 3,536 planning permit applications in Mount Martha since 2005, with 1,065 permits issued and 1,690 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 Mount Martha.
What can I build in Mount Martha?
What you can build in Mount Martha — 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 Mount Martha, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Mount Martha in?
Properties in Mount Martha 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 Mount Martha. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Mount Martha?
Whether you need a planning approval in Mount Martha 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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