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What can you build in Glen Waverley?

Glen Waverley's larger lots and GRZ2 zoning make townhouse development strong throughout the suburb

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Zoning in Glen Waverley

GRZ2General Residential Zone Schedule 2

Covers most of Glen Waverley's residential streets, enabling medium-density development including townhouses and dual occupancies.

RGZ1Residential Growth Zone Schedule 1

Applies near The Glen activity centre, enabling higher-density residential development.

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

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

Strong potential

Subdivision

Strong potential

Dual Occupancy

Strong potential

Townhouses

Strong potential

Granny Flat / Secondary Dwelling

Possible

Apartments

Key planning facts

  • One of Monash's most active development suburbs

  • Lot sizes of 650–900 sqm regularly support 3-lot subdivisions or 3-townhouse developments

  • No widespread heritage overlays — fewer character constraints than inner suburbs

  • Strong Chinese-Australian community and school catchments drive a deep buyer market

Planning considerations

  • RGZ1 near The Glen town centre enables 4+ storeys — check your proximity to the centre

  • Development Contributions Plan applies — factor into feasibility calculations

  • Some streets near Monash University are subject to Special Use Zone provisions

Council

City of Monash

Primary Zone

GRZ2

Typical Lot Size

600–900 sqm

Postcode

3150

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