Planning Zones & Controls in East Bendigo, Victoria

East Bendigo 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 East Bendigo and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in East Bendigo may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

HOHeritage Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay
LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay

Planning permit activity in East Bendigo

Real application data for East Bendigo 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.

782

applications on record

334

permits issued

86

new dwellings proposed

92%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications245535764

Notable recent applications

Staged subdivision of land into 21 lots and removal of native vegetation

10 mcdowalls road · 2019 · Approved · 20 lots

Subdivision of the land into twenty (20) lots

178-182 murphy street · 2021 · Approved · 16 lots

7 lot subdivision (staged), construction of 7 warehouses and removal of native vegetation

Lot 4 beischer street · 2020 · Approved · 7 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 East Bendigo?

East Bendigo 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 East Bendigo carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

Check your property in East Bendigo

Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in East Bendigo and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in East Bendigo?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 782 planning permit applications in East Bendigo since 2007, with 334 permits issued and 86 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 East Bendigo.

What can I build in East Bendigo?

What you can build in East Bendigo — 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 East Bendigo, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is East Bendigo in?

Properties in East Bendigo 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 East Bendigo. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in East Bendigo?

Whether you need a planning approval in East Bendigo 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.