Bayside City Council · NRZ1
What can you build in Brighton?
Brighton's NRZ1 zoning is highly restrictive — but large lots still make granny flats and dual occupancies financially attractive
Get a report for my block — $199Zoning in Brighton
Applies to most of Brighton's residential streets. Among the most restrictive zones in Melbourne, reflecting the suburb's protected character.
Zoning varies street by street. The zones listed above apply across most of Brighton, but overlays, schedules, and site-specific conditions can change what's achievable on your specific block. A Lodgepath report covers your exact address.
Development potential in Brighton
Typical outcomes based on the suburb's zoning and council permit history. Your site may vary depending on lot size, overlays, and frontage.
Subdivision
Dual Occupancy
Townhouses
Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling
Apartments
Key planning facts
Among the highest land values in Melbourne — even marginal development adds significant value
NRZ1 and heritage overlays make conventional medium-density development very difficult
Secondary dwellings (granny flats) are the most achievable development type
Knockdown-rebuild is common and adds substantial value on large lots
Planning considerations
Heritage Overlay applies across large swathes of the suburb
Bayside council is known for close scrutiny of neighbourhood character issues
Vegetation Protection Overlay applies in many tree-canopied streets
Council
Bayside City Council
Primary Zone
NRZ1Typical Lot Size
600–1200 sqm
Postcode
3186
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This page gives you a general picture of Brighton's zoning. A Lodgepath report covers your specific address — overlays, approved permits within 500m, comparable site sales, and clear recommended next steps.
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