Planning Zones & Controls in Bell Post Hill, Victoria
Bell Post Hill 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 Post Hill and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bell Post 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 Bell Post Hill
Real application data for Bell Post Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
160
applications on record
92
permits issued
153
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
Notable recent applications
Development and use of a childcare centre, food & drink premises, associated business identification signage a
Parent - 1-37 rollins road bell post hill 3215 · 2022 · Approved · 9 dwellings · 10 lots
Development and use of a childcare centre, food & drink premises, associated business identification signage a
Parent - 1-37 rollins road · 2019 · Approved · 9 dwellings · 8 lots
Construction of three (3) dwellings and three (3) lot subdivision
5-7 bingley court bell post hill 3215 · 2022 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bell Post Hill?
Bell Post Hill 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 Post Hill carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bell Post Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 160 planning permit applications in Bell Post Hill since 2007, with 92 permits issued and 153 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 Post Hill.
What can I build in Bell Post Hill?
What you can build in Bell Post 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 Bell Post Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bell Post Hill in?
Properties in Bell Post Hill 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 Post Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bell Post Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bell Post 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.