Planning Zones & Controls in Drysdale, Victoria
Drysdale 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 Drysdale and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Drysdale 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 Drysdale
Real application data for Drysdale from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
465
applications on record
229
permits issued
695
new dwellings proposed
92%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 8 | 57 | 32 | 48 | 30 |
Notable recent applications
Multi lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
44-50 clarendon road · 2019 · Approved · 35 dwellings · 35 lots
Use and development of a retirement village including waiver of car park requirements
103-111 central road drysdale 3222 · 2021 · Approved · 49 dwellings
Multi-lot subdivision
12 flinders view drive drysdale 3222 · 2022 · Approved · 68 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Drysdale?
Drysdale 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 Drysdale carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Drysdale
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Drysdale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Drysdale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 465 planning permit applications in Drysdale since 2006, with 229 permits issued and 695 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 Drysdale.
What can I build in Drysdale?
What you can build in Drysdale — 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 Drysdale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Drysdale in?
Properties in Drysdale 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 Drysdale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Drysdale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Drysdale 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.