Planning Zones & Controls in St Helena, Victoria
St Helena is located within City of Banyule (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 St Helena and the broader City of Banyule area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in St Helena 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 St Helena
Real application data for St Helena from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Banyule actually supports here.
100
applications on record
45
permits issued
99
new dwellings proposed
75%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
Notable recent applications
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 construction of three (3) double storey dwellings.
23 glen katherine drive · 2019 · No permit issued · 3 dwellings
Land subdivision (1-9 lots) two lot subdivision
2/286 st helena road · 2021 · Approved · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 St Helena?
St Helena sits in City of Banyule (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 St Helena carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in St Helena
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in St Helena and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in St Helena?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 100 planning permit applications in St Helena since 2007, with 45 permits issued and 99 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 Banyule supports in St Helena.
What can I build in St Helena?
What you can build in St Helena — 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 St Helena, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is St Helena in?
Properties in St Helena are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within St Helena. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in St Helena?
Whether you need a planning approval in St Helena 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.