Planning Permits in Brighton East

Bayside

Data from 2023–2026

Total Applications

307

Approved

230

Refused

18

Median Processing

33 days

230 approved · 18 refused · 20 withdrawn · 39 pending/other

Permit Categories

CategoryApplicationsApprovedRefused
Multi-unit127895
Subdivision77740
Outbuilding27128
Other22132
Fencing16151
Single Dwelling1071
Signage961
Vegetation970

Recent Decisions

343 Nepean Highway, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots)

Subdivision4 Aug 2026

35A Canberra Grove, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

1 Dwelling - New - Buildings & Works Within a SBO

Multi-unit22 July 2026

734 Hawthorn Road, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

2 New Dwellings, Clause 52.37 & alter an access to a TRZ2 road

Multi-unit20 July 2026

45 Clonaig Street, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - SBO

Multi-unit16 July 2026

Common Property, 216 North Road, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Refused

Clause 52.37 Canopy Trees

Outbuilding15 July 2026

41 Bright Street, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

2 New Dwellings

Multi-unit9 July 2026

18 Cheeseman Avenue, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

Clause 52.37 Canopy Trees

Outbuilding9 July 2026

7 Welwyn Avenue, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

2 New Dwellings

Multi-unit8 July 2026

5 Oxford Street, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

2 New Dwellings

Multi-unit8 July 2026

88 Union Street, BRIGHTON EAST VIC

Approved

1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot

Single Dwelling8 July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planning permit outcomes in Brighton East?

Of 307 applications in Brighton East (Bayside), 230 were approved and 18 were refused. An additional 20 were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 93% were approved. The most common application type is multi-unit with 127 applications.

How long does a planning permit take in Brighton East?

The median processing time for planning permits in Brighton East is 33 days from lodgement to decision.

What council area is Brighton East in?

Brighton East is in the Bayside local government area.

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Based on 307 planning applications in Brighton East (2023–2026). Outcome counts reflect decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.