Planning Zones & Controls in Kangaroo Flat, Victoria
Kangaroo Flat 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 Kangaroo Flat and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Kangaroo Flat 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 Kangaroo Flat
Real application data for Kangaroo Flat from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Bendigo actually supports here.
899
applications on record
361
permits issued
886
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 53 | 60 | 70 | 71 |
Notable recent applications
Use and development of a residential village (amended permit - additional 33 units and inclusion of land at 29
15 furness street · 2021 · Approved · 33 dwellings
Construction of 32 dwellings, removal of native vegetation and alterations to an access to a road in a road zo
5718 calder highway · 2021 · No permit issued · 32 dwellings
Subdivision of the land into 46 industrial lots, creation of common property, use and development of land for
1a railway street · 2020 · Approved · 46 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Kangaroo Flat?
Kangaroo Flat 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 Kangaroo Flat carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Kangaroo Flat and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Kangaroo Flat?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 899 planning permit applications in Kangaroo Flat since 2004, with 361 permits issued and 886 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 Kangaroo Flat.
What can I build in Kangaroo Flat?
What you can build in Kangaroo Flat — 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 Kangaroo Flat, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Kangaroo Flat in?
Properties in Kangaroo Flat 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 Kangaroo Flat. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Kangaroo Flat?
Whether you need a planning approval in Kangaroo Flat 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.