Planning Zones & Controls in Princes Hill, Victoria
Princes Hill is located within City of Yarra (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 Princes Hill and the broader City of Yarra area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Princes 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 Princes Hill
Real application data for Princes Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Yarra actually supports here.
477
applications on record
148
permits issued
8
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 27 |
Notable recent applications
Two lot subdivision
76 arnold st · 2019 · Approved · 2 lots
Two lot subdivision
32 arnold st princes hill 3054 · 2021 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Princes Hill?
Princes Hill sits in City of Yarra (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 Princes Hill carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Princes Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Princes Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 477 planning permit applications in Princes Hill since 2007, with 148 permits issued and 8 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 Yarra supports in Princes Hill.
What can I build in Princes Hill?
What you can build in Princes 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 Princes Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Princes Hill in?
Properties in Princes Hill are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Princes Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Princes Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Princes 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.