Planning Zones & Controls in Leopold, Victoria
Leopold is located within City of Greater Geelong (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 Leopold and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Leopold 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 Leopold
Real application data for Leopold from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
383
applications on record
185
permits issued
188
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
Notable recent applications
Multi lot staged subdivision and removal of native vegetation
90-108 ash road leopold 3224 · 2022 · Approved · 184 lots
Staged multi-lot subdivision, removal of vegetation, removal of easements, and alteration of access and subdi
2-20 mollers lane · 2020 · Approved · 127 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
134-144 ash road · 2019 · Approved · 34 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Leopold?
Leopold sits in City of Greater Geelong (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 Leopold carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Leopold
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Leopold and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Leopold?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 383 planning permit applications in Leopold since 2007, with 185 permits issued and 188 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 Geelong supports in Leopold.
What can I build in Leopold?
What you can build in Leopold — 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 Leopold, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Leopold in?
Properties in Leopold are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Leopold. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Leopold?
Whether you need a planning approval in Leopold 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.