Planning Permits in Cheltenham

Bayside

Data from 2023–2026

Total Applications

111

Approved

92

Refused

5

Median Processing

54 days

92 approved · 5 refused · 5 withdrawn · 9 pending/other

Permit Categories

CategoryApplicationsApprovedRefused
Commercial29270
Subdivision23210
Other18143
Multi-unit1090
Signage880
Vegetation531
Outbuilding430
Change of Use300

Recent Decisions

2 Erskine Avenue, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

2 New Dwellings

Multi-unit11 June 2026

Unit 12/12 Sydney Street, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2

Multi-unit4 June 2026

22A Davie Avenue, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots)

Subdivision3 June 2026

92 Talinga Road, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

Warehouse - New Building & Use

Commercial1 June 2026

152-158 Weatherall Road, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

Change of Land use

Other28 May 2026

37 Comas Road, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

VPO3 - Removal x 2

Other13 Apr 2026

58 Olympic Avenue, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

Two dwellings on a lot & removal of canopy trees (Clause 52.37)

Vegetation10 Apr 2026

9 Correa Avenue, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

Clause 52.37 Canopy Trees

Outbuilding9 Apr 2026

5-7 Park Road, CHELTENHAM VIC

Approved

Industry-Alts/Adds to Building Only

Commercial27 Mar 2026

341A Reserve Road, CHELTENHAM VIC

Withdrawn

Warehouse - New Use Only

Commercial24 Mar 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planning permit outcomes in Cheltenham?

Of 111 applications in Cheltenham (Bayside), 92 were approved and 5 were refused. An additional 5 were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 95% were approved. The most common application type is commercial with 29 applications.

How long does a planning permit take in Cheltenham?

The median processing time for planning permits in Cheltenham is 54 days from lodgement to decision.

What council area is Cheltenham in?

Cheltenham is in the Bayside local government area.

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Based on 111 planning applications in Cheltenham (2023–2026). Outcome counts reflect decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.