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Planning Permits in City of Port Phillip

Port Phillip is a densely populated inner-city municipality stretching along the bay from Port Melbourne to Elwood. The area has a diverse built form ranging from heritage cottages to modern apartment towers.

Key Suburbs

St KildaSouth MelbourneAlbert ParkPort MelbourneElwoodBalaclavaMiddle Park

Area Statistics

113,093

Population

60,765

Dwellings

35

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Significant development pressure in Fishermans Bend (DPO area) with heights up to 40 storeys. Heritage Overlay protects St Kilda, Albert Park, and South Melbourne precincts. DDO controls along major corridors like Fitzroy Street and Acland Street.

Common Planning Zones

GRZGeneral Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.08

RGZResidential Growth Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.07

MUZMixed Use Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.04

C1ZCommercial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.01

C2ZCommercial 2 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.02

Common Planning Overlays

HOHeritage Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.01

DDODesign and Development Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.02

DPODevelopment Plan Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.04

EAOEnvironmental Audit Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 45.03

SBOSpecial Building Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.03

Planning Scheme

View the full Port Phillip planning scheme on the Victorian Government planning scheme viewer.

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City of Port Phillip Planning & Building

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