Planning Zones & Controls in Golden Square, Victoria
Golden Square 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 Golden Square and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Golden Square 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 Golden Square
Real application data for Golden Square 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.
1,028
applications on record
433
permits issued
756
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 4 | 78 | 70 | 64 | 76 |
Notable recent applications
10 lot subdivision
22 renwick street golden square 3555 · 2021 · No permit issued · 9 lots
Subdivide land into 3 lots and construction of 3 dwellings
62 adam street · 2021 · No permit issued · 3 dwellings · 3 lots
4 lot subdivision and subsequent construction of 3 dwellings, partial demolition of existing dwelling and demo
28 macdougall road · 2019 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Golden Square?
Golden Square 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 Golden Square carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Golden Square
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Golden Square and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Golden Square?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,028 planning permit applications in Golden Square since 2007, with 433 permits issued and 756 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 Golden Square.
What can I build in Golden Square?
What you can build in Golden Square — 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 Golden Square, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Golden Square in?
Properties in Golden Square 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 Golden Square. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Golden Square?
Whether you need a planning approval in Golden Square 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.