Planning Zones & Controls in Surrey Hills Vic, Victoria
Surrey Hills Vic is located within City of Boroondara (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 Surrey Hills Vic and the broader City of Boroondara area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Surrey Hills Vic 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 Surrey Hills Vic
Real application data for Surrey Hills Vic from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2010. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Boroondara actually supports here.
29
applications on record
0
permits issued
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Surrey Hills Vic?
Surrey Hills Vic sits in City of Boroondara (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 Surrey Hills Vic carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Surrey Hills Vic
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Surrey Hills Vic and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Surrey Hills Vic?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 29 planning permit applications in Surrey Hills Vic since 2010, with 0 permits issued. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what City of Boroondara supports in Surrey Hills Vic.
What can I build in Surrey Hills Vic?
What you can build in Surrey Hills Vic — 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 Surrey Hills Vic, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Surrey Hills Vic in?
Properties in Surrey Hills Vic are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Surrey Hills Vic. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Surrey Hills Vic?
Whether you need a planning approval in Surrey Hills Vic 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.