Planning Zones & Controls in Red Hill South, Victoria
Red Hill South is located within Mornington Peninsula Shire (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 Red Hill South and the broader Mornington Peninsula Shire area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Red Hill South 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 Red Hill South
Real application data for Red Hill South from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire actually supports here.
489
applications on record
164
permits issued
35
new dwellings proposed
82%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 8 | 29 | 40 | 33 | 36 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Red Hill South?
Red Hill South sits in Mornington Peninsula Shire (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 Red Hill South carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Red Hill South
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Red Hill South and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Red Hill South?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 489 planning permit applications in Red Hill South since 2006, with 164 permits issued and 35 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire supports in Red Hill South.
What can I build in Red Hill South?
What you can build in Red Hill South — 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 Red Hill South, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Red Hill South in?
Properties in Red Hill South are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Red Hill South. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Red Hill South?
Whether you need a planning approval in Red Hill South 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.