Planning Zones & Controls in Junortoun, Victoria
Junortoun 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 Junortoun and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Junortoun 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 Junortoun
Real application data for Junortoun 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.
534
applications on record
219
permits issued
278
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 43 | 25 | 51 | 51 |
Notable recent applications
Staged 13 lot subdivision of land; creation of carriageway easement; and native vegetation removal (two patche
339-343 mcivor road · 2019 · Approved · 12 lots
5 lot subdivision of land, alteration of access to a transport zone 2 road; and native vegetation removal (two
339-343 mcivor road junortoun 3551 · 2022 · Approved · 4 lots
Subdivision of land into 3 lots and removal of native vegetation
165 popes road · 2021 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Junortoun?
Junortoun 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 Junortoun carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Junortoun
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Junortoun and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Junortoun?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 534 planning permit applications in Junortoun since 2007, with 219 permits issued and 278 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 Junortoun.
What can I build in Junortoun?
What you can build in Junortoun — 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 Junortoun, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Junortoun in?
Properties in Junortoun 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 Junortoun. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Junortoun?
Whether you need a planning approval in Junortoun 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.