Planning Zones & Controls in Bell Park, Victoria
Bell Park 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 Bell Park and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bell Park 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 Bell Park
Real application data for Bell Park from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
411
applications on record
223
permits issued
347
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 41 |
Notable recent applications
Buildings and works for the construction of four (4) dwellings and a five (5) lot subdivision
7 maple crescent · 2020 · Approved · 4 dwellings · 4 lots
Buildings and works associated with construction of four (4) dwellings and four (4) lot subdivision
32 tallinn street · 2020 · Approved · 4 dwellings · 2 lots
Development of the land for four dwellings and four lot subdivision
33 thorburn street bell park 3215 · 2021 · No permit issued · 3 dwellings · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bell Park?
Bell Park 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 Bell Park carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Bell Park
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Bell Park and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bell Park?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 411 planning permit applications in Bell Park since 2006, with 223 permits issued and 347 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 Bell Park.
What can I build in Bell Park?
What you can build in Bell Park — 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 Bell Park, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bell Park in?
Properties in Bell Park 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 Bell Park. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bell Park?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bell Park 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.