Planning Zones & Controls in Richmond, Victoria
Richmond 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 Richmond and the broader City of Yarra area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Richmond 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 Richmond
Real application data for Richmond from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2001. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Yarra actually supports here.
7,026
applications on record
2,299
permits issued
8,825
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 74 | 365 | 383 | 446 | 418 |
Notable recent applications
Demolition of existing buildings, the construction of a 15-storey building for a residential hotel (serviced a
1 little lesney st richmond 3121 · 2021 · Approved · 307 dwellings
Use and development of the land for the construction of a mixed use, multi-storey building with a ground floor
2 brighton st richmond 3121 · 2019 · Approved · 102 dwellings
Section 57a amendment, involving the following changes: ¿ convert level 12 to common area with associated comm
2 brighton st richmond 3121 · 2022 · Approved · 70 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Richmond?
Richmond 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 Richmond carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Richmond
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Richmond and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Richmond?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 7,026 planning permit applications in Richmond since 2001, with 2,299 permits issued and 8,825 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 Richmond.
What can I build in Richmond?
What you can build in Richmond — 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 Richmond, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Richmond in?
Properties in Richmond 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 Richmond. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Richmond?
Whether you need a planning approval in Richmond 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 Yarra:
Elsewhere in Victoria: