Planning Zones & Controls in Costerfield, Victoria
Costerfield 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 Costerfield and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Costerfield 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 Costerfield
Real application data for Costerfield 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.
38
applications on record
18
permits issued
5
new dwellings proposed
95%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Notable recent applications
3 lot subdivision of land
1444 heathcote-nagambie road · 2021 · No permit issued · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Costerfield?
Costerfield 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 Costerfield carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Costerfield
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Costerfield and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Costerfield?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 38 planning permit applications in Costerfield since 2007, with 18 permits issued and 5 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 Costerfield.
What can I build in Costerfield?
What you can build in Costerfield — 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 Costerfield, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Costerfield in?
Properties in Costerfield 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 Costerfield. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Costerfield?
Whether you need a planning approval in Costerfield 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.