Planning Zones & Controls in Bellfield, Victoria
Bellfield is located within City of Banyule (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 Bellfield and the broader City of Banyule area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bellfield 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 Bellfield
Real application data for Bellfield from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Banyule actually supports here.
227
applications on record
102
permits issued
254
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 15 | 30 | 22 | 14 |
Notable recent applications
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 development of ten (10) dwellings and alteration to road zone 1
40 perkins avenue · 2020 · Approved · 10 dwellings
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 development of seven dwellings in the general residential zone – sche
7 rich crescent bellfield 3081 · 2022 · Approved · 7 dwellings
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 development of three (3) dwellings and vegetation removal
27 o'keefe street · 2019 · Approved · 3 dwellings
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bellfield?
Bellfield sits in City of Banyule (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 Bellfield carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Bellfield
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Bellfield and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bellfield?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 227 planning permit applications in Bellfield since 2007, with 102 permits issued and 254 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 Banyule supports in Bellfield.
What can I build in Bellfield?
What you can build in Bellfield — 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 Bellfield, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bellfield in?
Properties in Bellfield are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Bellfield. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bellfield?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bellfield 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.