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What can you build in Mentone?

Mentone's GRZ1 zoning and coastal location make it a strong development market with consistently approved townhouses

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Zoning in Mentone

GRZ1General Residential Zone Schedule 1

Applies to most residential streets in Mentone, supporting townhouses and dual occupancies.

Zoning varies street by street. The zones listed above apply across most of Mentone, 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 Mentone

Typical outcomes based on the suburb's zoning and council permit history. Your site may vary depending on lot size, overlays, and frontage.

Possible

Subdivision

Strong potential

Dual Occupancy

Strong potential

Townhouses

Strong potential

Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling

Generally restricted

Apartments

Key planning facts

  • Strong permit approval history for 2–3 dwelling developments in Mentone

  • Beach proximity drives premium pricing for completed developments

  • Few heritage overlays relative to neighbouring Bayside suburbs

  • Kingston council is generally more permissive than Bayside or Boroondara

Planning considerations

  • Some streets near the waterfront may have Coastal Inundation Overlay

  • Heritage Overlay applies in the town centre precinct

Council

City of Kingston

Primary Zone

GRZ1

Typical Lot Size

550–800 sqm

Postcode

3194

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