Planning Zones & Controls in Mulgrave, Victoria
Mulgrave is located within City of Monash (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 Mulgrave and the broader City of Monash area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave
Real application data for Mulgrave from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Monash actually supports here.
1,464
applications on record
573
permits issued
1,245
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 10 | 105 | 94 | 114 | 113 |
Notable recent applications
Eighty-one (81) lot subdivision
2263-2267 dandenong road · 2019 · Approved · 81 lots
Construction of forty-one (41) dwellings and alteration of access to a road zone category 1
501-515 police road mulgrave 3170 · 2021 · No permit issued · 41 dwellings
Forty-eight (48) lot subdivision in two (2) stages
2315-2319 dandenong road · 2021 · Approved · 48 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Mulgrave?
Mulgrave sits in City of Monash (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 Mulgrave carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Mulgrave
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Mulgrave and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Mulgrave?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,464 planning permit applications in Mulgrave since 2006, with 573 permits issued and 1,245 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 Monash supports in Mulgrave.
What can I build in Mulgrave?
What you can build in Mulgrave — 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 Mulgrave, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Mulgrave in?
Properties in Mulgrave are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Mulgrave. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Mulgrave?
Whether you need a planning approval in Mulgrave 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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