Planning Zones & Controls in Invermay, Victoria

Invermay 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 Invermay and the broader City of Ballarat area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Invermay 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 Invermay

Real application data for Invermay from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Ballarat actually supports here.

278

applications on record

95

permits issued

68

new dwellings proposed

93%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications314151114

Notable recent applications

Two lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation

114 silverwattle drive invermay 3352 · 2021 · Approved · 2 lots

Development of a second dwelling, outbuildings and two lot subdivision

51 muscatel street · 2020 · Approved · 2 lots

Two lot subdivision

10 slatey creek road north · 2020 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Invermay?

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

Check your property in Invermay

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Invermay?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 278 planning permit applications in Invermay since 2006, with 95 permits issued and 68 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 Invermay.

What can I build in Invermay?

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

What planning zone is Invermay in?

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

Do I need a planning permit in Invermay?

Whether you need a planning approval in Invermay 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.