Planning Zones & Controls in Southbank, Victoria
Southbank is located within City of Melbourne (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 Southbank and the broader City of Melbourne area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Southbank 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 Southbank
Real application data for Southbank from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melbourne actually supports here.
959
applications on record
396
permits issued
36,948
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 65 | 69 | 73 | 81 |
Notable recent applications
Staged redevelopment including partial demolition, the construction of three mixed-use buildings, use of land
400-430 city road · 2021 · No permit issued · 1199 dwellings
To demolish or remove a building and to construct a building or construct or carry out works in the capital ci
118 city road · 2020 · Approved · 909 dwellings
S72 amendment: to replace 6 office tenancies with 12 apartments.
71-87 city road · 2020 · No permit issued · 591 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Southbank?
Southbank sits in City of Melbourne (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 Southbank carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Southbank
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Southbank and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Southbank?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 959 planning permit applications in Southbank since 2005, with 396 permits issued and 36,948 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 Melbourne supports in Southbank.
What can I build in Southbank?
What you can build in Southbank — 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 Southbank, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Southbank in?
Properties in Southbank are commonly located in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Southbank. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Southbank?
Whether you need a planning approval in Southbank 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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