Planning Zones & Controls in St Kilda, Victoria
St Kilda is located within City of Port Phillip (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 Kilda and the broader City of Port Phillip area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in St Kilda 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 Kilda
Real application data for St Kilda from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1997. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Port Phillip actually supports here.
2,194
applications on record
817
permits issued
4,337
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 144 | 123 | 168 | 181 | 194 |
Notable recent applications
Amend the permit for the development under construciton to allow the following: - reduce car parking by 11 sp
14-16 esplanade · 2021 · Approved · 236 dwellings
Amend the existing permit to allow the following: mechanical plant and equipment on the roof adjacent to the
5 alma road · 2021 · Approved · 97 dwellings
One hundred and forty eight (148) lot subdivision ps826420w spear ref: s160356m
14-16 esplanade · 2020 · Approved · 127 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Kilda?
St Kilda sits in City of Port Phillip (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 Kilda carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in St Kilda
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in St Kilda and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in St Kilda?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,194 planning permit applications in St Kilda since 1997, with 817 permits issued and 4,337 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 Port Phillip supports in St Kilda.
What can I build in St Kilda?
What you can build in St Kilda — 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 Kilda, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is St Kilda in?
Properties in St Kilda are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within St Kilda. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in St Kilda?
Whether you need a planning approval in St Kilda 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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