Planning Permits in Forest Hill

Whitehorse

Total Applications

262

Approved

176

Refused

29

176 approved · 29 refused · 30 withdrawn · 27 pending/other

Permit Categories

CategoryApplicationsApprovedRefused
Vegetation1418825
Subdivision27260
Amendment20180
Signage16131
Multi-unit1380
Fencing1070
Renovation860
Other740

Recent Decisions

42 Lee Ann Street, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

Refused

Removal of 1 tree protected under Clause 52.37

Vegetation5 Aug 2026

37 Longbrae Avenue, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

Approved

Removal of one protected tree (SLO9 and Clause 52.37)

Vegetation4 Aug 2026

39 Lee Ann Street, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

Approved

Remove one tree and construct a fence within the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 9

Vegetation5 June 2026

6 Thornhill Drive, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

Approved

Removal of one (1) tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9

Vegetation6 May 2026

49 Romoly Drive, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

Refused

Removal of one tree under the SLO9 and Clause 52.37

Vegetation3 May 2026

17 Norma Road, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

Approved

Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2022/638 to allow the extension of a deck and the construction of a roof over the deck

Amendment3 May 2026

67 Menin Road, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

No Permit Required

Construct a deck & verandah within 4m of a tree protected under SLO9

VegetationInvalid Date

21 Forest Road, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

Refused

Removal of one tree

VegetationInvalid Date

5 Martin Court, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

No Permit Required

Tree removal under Clause 52.37

VegetationInvalid Date

37 Mill Avenue, FOREST HILL VIC 3131

Approved

Two lot subdivision

SubdivisionInvalid Date

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planning permit outcomes in Forest Hill?

Of 262 applications in Forest Hill (Whitehorse), 176 were approved and 29 were refused. An additional 30 were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 86% were approved. The most common application type is vegetation with 141 applications.

What council area is Forest Hill in?

Forest Hill is in the Whitehorse local government area.

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Based on 262 planning applications in Forest Hill. Outcome counts reflect decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.