Planning Zones & Controls in Tootgarook, Victoria
Tootgarook is located within Mornington Peninsula Shire (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 Tootgarook and the broader Mornington Peninsula Shire area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Tootgarook 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 Tootgarook
Real application data for Tootgarook from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire actually supports here.
535
applications on record
197
permits issued
122
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 47 | 35 | 32 | 36 |
Notable recent applications
The development of two (2) dwellings, the removal of vegetation and subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
57 plain street · 2021 · Approved · 2 dwellings
The subdivision of the land
1/47 morris street tootgarook 3941 · 2022 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Tootgarook?
Tootgarook sits in Mornington Peninsula Shire (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 Tootgarook carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Tootgarook
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Tootgarook and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Tootgarook?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 535 planning permit applications in Tootgarook since 2007, with 197 permits issued and 122 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Mornington Peninsula Shire supports in Tootgarook.
What can I build in Tootgarook?
What you can build in Tootgarook — 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 Tootgarook, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Tootgarook in?
Properties in Tootgarook are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Tootgarook. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Tootgarook?
Whether you need a planning approval in Tootgarook 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.