Planning Zones & Controls in Parkdale, Victoria
Parkdale 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 Parkdale and the broader City of Kingston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Parkdale 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 Parkdale
Real application data for Parkdale from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1991. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Kingston actually supports here.
1,521
applications on record
782
permits issued
996
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 21 | 93 | 75 | 107 | 120 |
Notable recent applications
In accordance with the endorsed plans: develop the land for a three storey apartment building, four townhouses
422 nepean highway · 2019 · Approved · 20 dwellings
In accordance with the endorsed plans the construction of fourteen (14) dwellings, the removal of an easement
217 nepean highway parkdale 3195 · 2022 · Approved · 16 dwellings
Develop the land for the construction of ten (10) dwellings within a two (2) storey building with a basement c
342-344 como parade west · 2019 · No permit issued · 10 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Parkdale?
Parkdale 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 Parkdale carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Parkdale
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Parkdale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Parkdale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,521 planning permit applications in Parkdale since 1991, with 782 permits issued and 996 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 Parkdale.
What can I build in Parkdale?
What you can build in Parkdale — 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 Parkdale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Parkdale in?
Properties in Parkdale 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 Parkdale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Parkdale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Parkdale 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.