Planning Zones & Controls in Bellarine, Victoria
Bellarine 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 Bellarine and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bellarine 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 Bellarine
Real application data for Bellarine 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.
67
applications on record
37
permits issued
7
new dwellings proposed
82%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bellarine?
Bellarine 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 Bellarine carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Bellarine
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Bellarine and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bellarine?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 67 planning permit applications in Bellarine since 2007, with 37 permits issued and 7 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 Bellarine.
What can I build in Bellarine?
What you can build in Bellarine — 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 Bellarine, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bellarine in?
Properties in Bellarine 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 Bellarine. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bellarine?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bellarine 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.