Planning Zones & Controls in Bakery Hill, Victoria
Bakery Hill is located within City of Ballarat (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 Bakery Hill and the broader City of Ballarat area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bakery Hill 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 Bakery Hill
Real application data for Bakery Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Ballarat actually supports here.
170
applications on record
67
permits issued
386
new dwellings proposed
92%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 8 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 17 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi lot subdivision and staged development of multi storey residential apartments and townhouses, sit
29 st pauls way · 2020 · Approved · 85 dwellings · 85 lots
Subdivision of buildings and partial demolition of rear boundary fence
28 main road · 2019 · Approved · 2 lots
Use and development of office buildings, dispensation of car parking, installation of business identification
35-37 main road · 2021 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bakery Hill?
Bakery Hill sits in City of Ballarat (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 Bakery Hill carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Bakery Hill
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Bakery Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bakery Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 170 planning permit applications in Bakery Hill since 2006, with 67 permits issued and 386 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 Ballarat supports in Bakery Hill.
What can I build in Bakery Hill?
What you can build in Bakery Hill — 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 Bakery Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bakery Hill in?
Properties in Bakery Hill are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Rural Living Zone (RLZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Bakery Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bakery Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bakery Hill 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.