Planning Zones & Controls in Axe Creek, Victoria
Axe Creek is located within City of Greater Bendigo (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 Axe Creek and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Axe Creek 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 Axe Creek
Real application data for Axe Creek from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Bendigo actually supports here.
102
applications on record
46
permits issued
31
new dwellings proposed
90%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
Notable recent applications
Staged 8 lot subdivision and use and development of land for a dwelling on lots 7 and 8
39 o'connell drive axe creek 3551 · 2022 · Approved · 4 dwellings · 7 lots
Use and development of a dwelling on each lot
Lot 13 gleesons road · 2019 · Approved · 5 dwellings
3 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
665 mannes lane · 2019 · Approved · 3 lots
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Axe Creek?
Axe Creek sits in City of Greater Bendigo (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 Axe Creek carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Axe Creek
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Axe Creek and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Axe Creek?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 102 planning permit applications in Axe Creek since 2007, with 46 permits issued and 31 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 Bendigo supports in Axe Creek.
What can I build in Axe Creek?
What you can build in Axe Creek — 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 Axe Creek, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Axe Creek in?
Properties in Axe Creek are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Rural Living Zone (RLZ), Farming Zone (FZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Axe Creek. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Axe Creek?
Whether you need a planning approval in Axe Creek 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.