Planning Zones & Controls in Seaford, Victoria
Seaford is located within City of Frankston (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 Seaford and the broader City of Frankston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Seaford 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 Seaford
Real application data for Seaford from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1996. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Frankston actually supports here.
1,371
applications on record
553
permits issued
1,208
new dwellings proposed
94%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 92 | 108 | 112 | 118 |
Notable recent applications
Section 72 - development of nineteen (19) dwellings and alteration of access to a road in road zone, categor
211 nepean highway · 2019 · Approved · 19 dwellings
Twenty (20) lot subdivision and subdivide adjacent to a road zone category 1
10 klauer street · 2019 · Approved · 20 lots
Nineteen (19) lot subdivision
212 nepean highway · 2020 · Approved · 19 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Seaford?
Seaford sits in City of Frankston (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 Seaford carry heritage and bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Seaford
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Seaford and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Seaford?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,371 planning permit applications in Seaford since 1996, with 553 permits issued and 1,208 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 Frankston supports in Seaford.
What can I build in Seaford?
What you can build in Seaford — 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 Seaford, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Seaford in?
Properties in Seaford are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Seaford. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Seaford?
Whether you need a planning approval in Seaford 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
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