Planning Zones & Controls in Ballarat East, Victoria
Ballarat East 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 Ballarat East and the broader City of Ballarat area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Ballarat East 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 Ballarat East
Real application data for Ballarat East from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Ballarat actually supports here.
1,058
applications on record
394
permits issued
558
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 62 | 67 | 71 | 69 |
Notable recent applications
Development of a dwelling on a number of lots in the bushfire management overlay
809 wilson street · 2021 · No permit issued · 27 dwellings · 27 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision and native vegetation removal
846 eureka street · 2020 · Approved · 37 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision and removal/relocation of an easement
200a victoria street ballarat east 3350 · 2021 · Approved · 33 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Ballarat East?
Ballarat East 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 Ballarat East carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Ballarat East
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Ballarat East and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Ballarat East?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,058 planning permit applications in Ballarat East since 2004, with 394 permits issued and 558 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 Ballarat East.
What can I build in Ballarat East?
What you can build in Ballarat East — 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 Ballarat East, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Ballarat East in?
Properties in Ballarat East 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 Ballarat East. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Ballarat East?
Whether you need a planning approval in Ballarat East 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.