Glen Eira City Council · GRZ1
What can you build in Bentleigh?
Bentleigh's GRZ1 zoning and convenient transport links make it a consistent performer for townhouse development
Get a report for my block — $199Zoning in Bentleigh
Applies to most of Bentleigh's residential streets, enabling townhouses and dual occupancies with a planning permit.
Zoning varies street by street. The zones listed above apply across most of Bentleigh, 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 Bentleigh
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
Strong permit approval history for townhouses in Bentleigh
McKinnon school zone coverage adds premium to end-product values
Relatively low number of heritage overlays compared to inner suburbs
Good transport access to CBD via Centre Road and Bentleigh station
Planning considerations
Glen Eira council has a strong local character policy — design responses matter
Some streets near the town centre may be subject to activity centre provisions
Council
Glen Eira City Council
Primary Zone
GRZ1Typical Lot Size
500–700 sqm
Postcode
3204
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This page gives you a general picture of Bentleigh'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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