Planning Zones & Controls in Charlemont, Victoria
Charlemont 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 Charlemont and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Charlemont 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 Charlemont
Real application data for Charlemont from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2011. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
52
applications on record
39
permits issued
12
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 2 |
Notable recent applications
Multi lot subdivision, creation of easements and creation of access and subdivision of land adjacent to a road
Parent - 344-380 torquay road charlemont 3217 · 2022 · Approved · 748 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision (including superlots), construction or carrying out of works, construction of a f
86-100 reserve road charlemont 3217 · 2022 · Approved · 254 lots
Staged multi-lot subdivision, removal of native vegetation and carrying out works including roadworks
103-215 sparrovale road charlemont 3217 · 2022 · No permit issued · 244 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Charlemont?
Charlemont 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 Charlemont carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Charlemont
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Charlemont and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Charlemont?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 52 planning permit applications in Charlemont since 2011, with 39 permits issued and 12 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 Charlemont.
What can I build in Charlemont?
What you can build in Charlemont — 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 Charlemont, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Charlemont in?
Properties in Charlemont 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 Charlemont. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Charlemont?
Whether you need a planning approval in Charlemont 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.