Planning Zones & Controls in St Kilda West, Victoria
St Kilda West 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 West and the broader City of Port Phillip area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in St Kilda West 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 West
Real application data for St Kilda West 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.
354
applications on record
145
permits issued
71
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 23 | 25 | 31 | 22 | 27 |
Notable recent applications
Eight (8) lot subdivision ps834012s spear ref: s148377e
34 longmore street · 2020 · Approved · 8 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 West?
St Kilda West 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 West carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in St Kilda West
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in St Kilda West and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in St Kilda West?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 354 planning permit applications in St Kilda West since 2006, with 145 permits issued and 71 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 West.
What can I build in St Kilda West?
What you can build in St Kilda West — 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 West, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is St Kilda West in?
Properties in St Kilda West 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 West. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in St Kilda West?
Whether you need a planning approval in St Kilda West 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.