Planning Zones & Controls in Breakwater, Victoria
Breakwater 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 Breakwater and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Breakwater 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 Breakwater
Real application data for Breakwater 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.
186
applications on record
99
permits issued
36
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 15 |
Notable recent applications
Multi lot staged subdivision
3 dyson court · 2019 · Approved · 69 lots
Use and development of forty-one (41) stores (personal storage units), forty-one (41) lot subdivision, reducti
106 tanner street · 2021 · Approved · 40 lots
Seventeen (17) lot subdivision
28-31 industrial place · 2020 · Approved · 16 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Breakwater?
Breakwater 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 Breakwater carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Breakwater
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Breakwater and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Breakwater?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 186 planning permit applications in Breakwater since 2007, with 99 permits issued and 36 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 Breakwater.
What can I build in Breakwater?
What you can build in Breakwater — 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 Breakwater, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Breakwater in?
Properties in Breakwater 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 Breakwater. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Breakwater?
Whether you need a planning approval in Breakwater 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.