Planning Zones & Controls in Port Melbourne, Victoria
Port Melbourne is located within City of Port Phillip (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 Port Melbourne and the broader City of Port Phillip area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne
Real application data for Port Melbourne from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1995. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Port Phillip actually supports here.
2,645
applications on record
1,167
permits issued
5,277
new dwellings proposed
90%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 171 | 214 | 203 | 233 |
Notable recent applications
S72 amendment: to allow additional land uses within tower 3.
320 plummer street · 2020 · Approved · 423 dwellings
S72 amendment: partial demolition of a building under the heritage overlay.
19 salmon street port melbourne 3207 · 2019 · Approved · 128 dwellings
S72 amendment: delete condition 43(c).
19 salmon street port melbourne 3207 · 2021 · Approved · 128 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Port Melbourne?
Port Melbourne sits in City of Port Phillip (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 Port Melbourne carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Port Melbourne
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Port Melbourne and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Port Melbourne?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,645 planning permit applications in Port Melbourne since 1995, with 1,167 permits issued and 5,277 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 Port Phillip supports in Port Melbourne.
What can I build in Port Melbourne?
What you can build in Port Melbourne — 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 Port Melbourne, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Port Melbourne in?
Properties in Port Melbourne are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Port Melbourne. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Port Melbourne?
Whether you need a planning approval in Port Melbourne 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.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in City of Port Phillip:
Elsewhere in Victoria: