Planning Zones & Controls in Corio, Victoria
Corio 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 Corio and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Corio 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 Corio
Real application data for Corio 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.
651
applications on record
348
permits issued
608
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 12 | 53 | 55 | 96 | 45 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivision of the land in stages for a multi lot subdivision and a balance lot, access to a road in a road zo
Parent - 240 bacchus marsh road · 2019 · No permit issued · 82 dwellings · 82 lots
Use and development of the land for a self storage facility including a multi lot subdivision (330 lots) and d
30 technology close · 2019 · No permit issued · 127 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision, extension of freeway noise wall, creation of reserves and removal of native vege
Parent - 55 broderick road · 2021 · Approved · 103 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Corio?
Corio 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 Corio carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Corio
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Corio and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Corio?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 651 planning permit applications in Corio since 2007, with 348 permits issued and 608 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 Corio.
What can I build in Corio?
What you can build in Corio — 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 Corio, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Corio in?
Properties in Corio 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 Corio. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Corio?
Whether you need a planning approval in Corio 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.