Planning Zones & Controls in Huntly, Victoria
Huntly 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 Huntly and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Huntly 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 Huntly
Real application data for Huntly 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.
435
applications on record
242
permits issued
453
new dwellings proposed
92%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 38 | 56 | 45 | 45 |
Notable recent applications
Use and development of a residential village (land lease community manufactured homes estate) and reduction of
Lot 279 sawmill road · 2019 · Approved · 232 dwellings
338 lot subdivision (staged) and removal of native vegetation
Ca 3c sawmill road · 2021 · Approved · 127 lots
Staged subdivision of land and removal of native vegetation
Lot a sawmill road · 2019 · Approved · 127 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Huntly?
Huntly 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 Huntly carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Huntly
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Huntly and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Huntly?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 435 planning permit applications in Huntly since 2007, with 242 permits issued and 453 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 Huntly.
What can I build in Huntly?
What you can build in Huntly — 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 Huntly, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Huntly in?
Properties in Huntly 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 Huntly. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Huntly?
Whether you need a planning approval in Huntly 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.