Planning Zones & Controls in Belmont, Victoria
Belmont 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 Belmont and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Belmont 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 Belmont
Real application data for Belmont 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.
1,141
applications on record
603
permits issued
974
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 13 | 86 | 94 | 99 | 96 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of nineteen (19) dwellings and a nineteen (19) lot subdivision and waiver of visitor car space
1/367 high street · 2020 · Approved · 19 dwellings · 19 lots
Buildings and works associated with the construction of multi dwellings and waiver of car parking
1/1-5 mckenzie street belmont 3216 · 2021 · No permit issued · 29 dwellings
Construction of eighteen (18) dwellings and reduction of one (1) visitor car space
5-7 church street · 2019 · Approved · 18 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Belmont?
Belmont 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 Belmont carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Belmont
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Belmont and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Belmont?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,141 planning permit applications in Belmont since 2006, with 603 permits issued and 974 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 Belmont.
What can I build in Belmont?
What you can build in Belmont — 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 Belmont, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Belmont in?
Properties in Belmont 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 Belmont. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Belmont?
Whether you need a planning approval in Belmont 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.