Planning Zones & Controls in Sandringham, Victoria
Sandringham is located within City of Bayside (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 Sandringham and the broader City of Bayside area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Sandringham 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 Sandringham
Real application data for Sandringham from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Bayside actually supports here.
730
applications on record
339
permits issued
178
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 4 | 40 | 44 | 76 | 67 |
Notable recent applications
26 or more dwellings use and development of a residential building, buildings and works associated with a desi
1/76-78 beach road · 2019 · No permit issued · 27 dwellings
Subdivision of land (19 or more lots) twenty two (22) lot subdivision
6 fernhill road · 2019 · Approved · 22 lots
11 - 25 new dwellings development of a three-level building consisting of dwellings and a front fence higher t
1/2 fernhill road · 2020 · Approved · 14 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Sandringham?
Sandringham sits in City of Bayside (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 Sandringham carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Sandringham
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Sandringham and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Sandringham?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 730 planning permit applications in Sandringham since 2002, with 339 permits issued and 178 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 Bayside supports in Sandringham.
What can I build in Sandringham?
What you can build in Sandringham — 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 Sandringham, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Sandringham in?
Properties in Sandringham are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Sandringham. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Sandringham?
Whether you need a planning approval in Sandringham 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.
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