Planning Zones & Controls in Safety Beach, Victoria
Safety Beach 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 Safety Beach and the broader Mornington Peninsula Shire area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Safety Beach 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 Safety Beach
Real application data for Safety Beach 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.
1,250
applications on record
400
permits issued
1,217
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 72 | 66 | 74 | 81 |
Notable recent applications
The development of fourteen (14) dwellings, removal of vegetation and associated works in accordance with the
178-180 dromana parade · 2019 · Approved · 14 dwellings
The development of five (5) dwellings and associated works
337 dromana parade · 2021 · Approved · 5 dwellings
The development of three (3) double storey dwellings and subdivision of the land into three (3) lots
10 seaview avenue · 2020 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Safety Beach?
Safety Beach 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 Safety Beach carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Safety Beach
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Safety Beach and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Safety Beach?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,250 planning permit applications in Safety Beach since 2006, with 400 permits issued and 1,217 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 Safety Beach.
What can I build in Safety Beach?
What you can build in Safety Beach — 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 Safety Beach, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Safety Beach in?
Properties in Safety Beach 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 Safety Beach. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Safety Beach?
Whether you need a planning approval in Safety Beach 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.