Planning Zones & Controls in Prahran, Victoria
Prahran is located within City of Stonnington (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 Prahran and the broader City of Stonnington area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Prahran 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 Prahran
Real application data for Prahran from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2000. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Stonnington actually supports here.
3,162
applications on record
1,424
permits issued
3,787
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 50 | 155 | 207 | 234 | 236 |
Notable recent applications
94 lot subdivision - ps 749415 s
14-18 porter street · 2019 · Approved · 92 dwellings · 94 lots
Application for fifty lot subdivision - ps 832614 x
2 percy place prahran 3181 · 2021 · Approved · 49 dwellings · 50 lots
S72 amendment to approved planning permit and/or plans - deletion of condition 1c
5-7 carlton street · 2019 · Approved · 32 dwellings · 33 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Prahran?
Prahran sits in City of Stonnington (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 Prahran carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Prahran
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Prahran and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Prahran?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 3,162 planning permit applications in Prahran since 2000, with 1,424 permits issued and 3,787 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 Stonnington supports in Prahran.
What can I build in Prahran?
What you can build in Prahran — 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 Prahran, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Prahran in?
Properties in Prahran are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Prahran. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Prahran?
Whether you need a planning approval in Prahran 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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