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What can you build in Prahran?

Mixed Use and RGZ2 zoning make Prahran one of Stonnington's strongest development suburbs

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Zoning in Prahran

MUZMixed Use Zone

Covers much of Prahran, particularly near Chapel Street. Enables apartments, commercial, and mixed-use development.

RGZ2Residential Growth Zone Schedule 2

Applies to residential pockets away from the activity centre, enabling medium-high density residential.

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

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

Generally restricted

Subdivision

Possible

Dual Occupancy

Strong potential

Townhouses

Possible

Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling

Strong potential

Apartments

Key planning facts

  • Chapel Street activity centre creates significant development uplift for nearby sites

  • Heritage overlays apply to specific streets but not uniformly across the suburb

  • MUZ sites can enable commercial ground floor with residential above

Planning considerations

  • Chapel Street Activity Centre policies apply to sites fronting or near the corridor

  • Heritage Overlay applies in several residential precincts

Council

City of Stonnington

Primary Zone

MUZ

Typical Lot Size

200–550 sqm

Postcode

3181

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