Planning Zones & Controls in Ripponlea, Victoria
Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea and the broader City of Port Phillip area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea
Real application data for Ripponlea from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Port Phillip actually supports here.
209
applications on record
105
permits issued
95
new dwellings proposed
96%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 15 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 17 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Ripponlea?
Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Ripponlea?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 209 planning permit applications in Ripponlea since 2006, with 105 permits issued and 95 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 Ripponlea.
What can I build in Ripponlea?
What you can build in Ripponlea — 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 Ripponlea, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Ripponlea in?
Properties in Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Ripponlea?
Whether you need a planning approval in Ripponlea 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.