Planning Zones & Controls in Notting Hill, Victoria
Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill and the broader City of Monash area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill
Real application data for Notting Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Monash actually supports here.
377
applications on record
146
permits issued
478
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 35 |
Notable recent applications
Nineteen (19) lot subdivision
636-638 blackburn road notting hill 3168 · 2021 · Approved · 19 lots
Fourteen (14) lot subdivision
656 blackburn road · 2019 · Approved · 14 lots
Construction of five (5) double storey dwellings
24 longbourne avenue · 2021 · No permit issued · 5 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Notting Hill?
Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Notting Hill
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Notting Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Notting Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 377 planning permit applications in Notting Hill since 2007, with 146 permits issued and 478 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 Notting Hill.
What can I build in Notting Hill?
What you can build in Notting Hill — 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 Notting Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Notting Hill in?
Properties in Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Notting Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Notting Hill 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.