Planning Zones & Controls in Durham Lead, Victoria
Durham Lead is located within City of Ballarat (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 Durham Lead and the broader City of Ballarat area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Durham Lead 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 Durham Lead
Real application data for Durham Lead from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Ballarat actually supports here.
150
applications on record
72
permits issued
47
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 7 |
Notable recent applications
Staged use and development of two dwellings and a three lot subdivision
679 buninyong - mount mercer road · 2020 · No permit issued · 3 dwellings · 4 lots
Four lot subdivision
75 sandys hill road · 2019 · Approved · 4 lots
Development of two (2) sheds ancillary to an existing dwelling; removal of vegetation (1 tree)
175 sand road · 2021 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Durham Lead?
Durham Lead sits in City of Ballarat (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 Durham Lead carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Durham Lead
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Durham Lead and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Durham Lead?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 150 planning permit applications in Durham Lead since 2007, with 72 permits issued and 47 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 Ballarat supports in Durham Lead.
What can I build in Durham Lead?
What you can build in Durham Lead — 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 Durham Lead, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Durham Lead in?
Properties in Durham Lead are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Rural Living Zone (RLZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Durham Lead. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Durham Lead?
Whether you need a planning approval in Durham Lead 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.