Planning Zones & Controls in California Gully, Victoria
California Gully is located within City of Greater Bendigo (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 California Gully and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in California Gully 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 California Gully
Real application data for California Gully from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Bendigo actually supports here.
267
applications on record
118
permits issued
193
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 4 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 24 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of 30 dwellings and subdivision of the land into 30 lots
17-35 poplar street · 2020 · No permit issued · 30 dwellings · 29 lots
Construction of 14 dwellings and waiver of visitor parking requirements
25 alliance avenue california gully 3556 · 2022 · No permit issued · 14 dwellings
Construction of 24 dwellings, reduction in car parking and associated buildings and works
27 brown street · 2020 · Approved · 10 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 California Gully?
California Gully sits in City of Greater Bendigo (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 California Gully carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in California Gully
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in California Gully and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in California Gully?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 267 planning permit applications in California Gully since 2007, with 118 permits issued and 193 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 Bendigo supports in California Gully.
What can I build in California Gully?
What you can build in California Gully — 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 California Gully, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is California Gully in?
Properties in California Gully are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Rural Living Zone (RLZ), Farming Zone (FZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within California Gully. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in California Gully?
Whether you need a planning approval in California Gully 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.