Zones and overlays map

Shown on the planning scheme map as SLO with a number.

This overlay aims to identify, conserve, and enhance the character of significant landscapes.

Shown on the planning scheme map as HO with a number.

This overlays conserves and enhances heritage places of natural or cultural significance. Learn more about Heritage Overlay and design guidelines.

Shown on the planning scheme map as DDO with a number.

The DDO identifies areas with specific design requirements such as building height, building volume, setbacks, or landscaping.

Shown on the planning scheme map as IPO with a number.

An IPO guides the future use and development of land. Before a planning permit can be granted, proposed development or land use may need to be shown on a plan which is incorporated into the planning scheme.

Shown on the planning scheme map as DPO with a number.

This overlay identifies areas where a development contributions plan must be prepared before development can start. Development contributions are payments, services or infrastructure provided by developers to meet the future needs of the community.

Shown on the planning scheme map as NCO with a number.

This overlay ensures developments respect the neighbourhood character. It aims to prevent, where necessary, the removal of trees and buildings before the neighbourhood character features of the site and the new development have been evaluated.

Shown on the planning scheme map as LSIO with a number.

The LSIO identifies flood-prone land in coastal or riverine areas. It ensures developments maintain free flow of floodwaters, minimise flood damage, and protect waterway health.

Shown on the planning scheme map as SBO with a number.

The Special Building Overlay (SBO) identifies land that may be at risk of flooding in a high intensity storm.

The SBO ensures development doesn’t obscure the passage of flood waters or become liable to flooding.

A property may be partially or wholly impacted by the SBO.

Seek advice from the relevant water authority before applying

The SBO is divided into two parts, SBO1 and SBO2, which identify whether the land is in the Melbourne Water drainage system or the Stonnington City Council drainage system.

We recommend seeking advice from the relevant water authority before applying for a planning permit.

SBO1

Melbourne Water

• phone: 131 722
• email: enquiry@melbournewater.com.au

SBO2

City of Stonnington Infrastructure Department

• phone: 8290 1333
• email: council@stonnington.vic.gov.au

Shown on the planning scheme map as PAO with a number.

A public acquisition overlay (PAO) is the way land is reserved for a public purpose. It indicates that this land could be compulsorily acquired in the future.

Shown on the planning scheme map as EAO.

This overlay applies to potentially contaminated land, such as land previously used for industry or storing chemicals or wastes. Before the land can be used for certain activities such as housing or schools, developers must further investigate to make sure it is suitable.

Shown on the planning scheme map as DCPO with a number.

This overlay identifies areas where a development contributions plan must be prepared before development can start. Development contributions are payments, services or infrastructure provided by developers to meet the future needs of the community.

Shown on the planning scheme map as SCO with a number.

This overlay applies specific controls for land use and development in extraordinary circumstances.