Planning Zones & Controls in Lockwood, Victoria
Lockwood 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 Lockwood and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Lockwood 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 Lockwood
Real application data for Lockwood 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.
114
applications on record
47
permits issued
22
new dwellings proposed
96%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Lockwood?
Lockwood 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 Lockwood carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Lockwood
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Lockwood and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Lockwood?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 114 planning permit applications in Lockwood since 2007, with 47 permits issued and 22 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 Lockwood.
What can I build in Lockwood?
What you can build in Lockwood — 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 Lockwood, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Lockwood in?
Properties in Lockwood 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 Lockwood. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Lockwood?
Whether you need a planning approval in Lockwood 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.