Planning Zones & Controls in St Kilda East, Victoria
St Kilda East 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 East and the broader City of Port Phillip area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in St Kilda East 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 East
Real application data for St Kilda East from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Port Phillip actually supports here.
1,016
applications on record
417
permits issued
697
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 65 | 71 | 60 | 96 |
Notable recent applications
Amendments to the existing permit - allowing construction of a part three storey, part four storey building co
15 fulton street · 2019 · Approved · 52 dwellings · 20 lots
Construction of a building associated with a section 2 use and within a special building overlay and use of th
Lot7441-495 inkerman road · 2020 · Approved · 19 dwellings
Construction of twelve (12) two storey dwellings with basement car park
Lot4441-495 inkerman road · 2020 · No permit issued · 11 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 St Kilda East?
St Kilda East 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 East carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in St Kilda East
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in St Kilda East and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in St Kilda East?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,016 planning permit applications in St Kilda East since 2006, with 417 permits issued and 697 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 East.
What can I build in St Kilda East?
What you can build in St Kilda East — 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 East, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is St Kilda East in?
Properties in St Kilda East 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 East. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in St Kilda East?
Whether you need a planning approval in St Kilda East 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.