Planning Zones & Controls in Anakie, Victoria
Anakie is located within City of Greater Geelong (Victoria). The following planning zones and overlays are commonly found in this area.
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Planning Zones
These zones are commonly applied to properties in Anakie and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Anakie may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.
Planning permit activity in Anakie
Real application data for Anakie from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1986. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
202
applications on record
105
permits issued
45
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 12 |
Source: Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS), records to mid-2023. Council participation varies by year; figures are indicative. “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.
What can you build in Anakie?
Anakie sits in City of Greater Geelong (Victoria). What you can build — a granny flat, a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or an extension — depends on your property's zone and overlays. These guides set out the Victoria rules for the most common projects:
Heads up: parts of Anakie carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Anakie
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Anakie and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Anakie?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 202 planning permit applications in Anakie since 1986, with 105 permits issued and 45 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what City of Greater Geelong supports in Anakie.
What can I build in Anakie?
What you can build in Anakie — such as a granny flat (secondary dwelling), a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or a house extension — depends on your property's planning zone and any overlays, together with the Victoria planning rules. See the project guides above for Anakie, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Anakie in?
Properties in Anakie are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Anakie. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Anakie?
Whether you need a planning approval in Anakie depends on the zone your property is in, any overlays that apply, and the type of work you are proposing. Most new dwellings, extensions, subdivisions, and changes of use require approval. Some minor works may be exempt or "accepted development" depending on the zone and overlay controls. Use our free tools to check your specific situation.
How do I find my property's planning zone?
You can find your property's planning zone by searching your address on VicPlan, the official Victoria planning map. It shows the zone, overlays, and other planning controls that apply to any property in Victoria.