- Overview of the small second dwelling provisions
- Information about the transitional arrangements for dependent persons units
More information can be found at Small Second Homes.
Residential development in Victoria is controlled by residential development provisions which are included in clauses of the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes, and building regulations.
The residential development provisions are applied through the planning permit or building permit systems. They apply to:
To get advice about the planning scheme provisions that apply to a particular development, contact the planning department at the relevant council or planning consultant.
More information is available on the following pages:
More information can be found at Small Second Homes.
More information can be found at Single Home Code (clause 54).
More information can be found at Townhouse and Low-Rise Code (clause 55).
More information can be found at Residential subdivision (clause 56).
More information can be found at Four Storey Apartment Standards (clause 57).
More information can be found at Apartment developments (clause 58).
More information can be found at Neighbourhood Character Overlay.
All new residential subdivisions and dwellings are required to meet environmental and sustainability performance measures.
Environmental performance requirements for all new housing apply under the building system. Building practitioner resources can be found on the Building and Plumbing Commission website.
More information is available at Sustainability Victoria.
Page last updated: 16/10/25