Planning Zones & Controls in Lockwood South, Victoria

Lockwood South 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 South and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Lockwood South 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 Lockwood South

Real application data for Lockwood South 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.

156

applications on record

67

permits issued

37

new dwellings proposed

91%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20212020201920182017
Applications712121310

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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 South?

Lockwood South 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 South 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 South

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Lockwood South?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 156 planning permit applications in Lockwood South since 2007, with 67 permits issued and 37 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 South.

What can I build in Lockwood South?

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

What planning zone is Lockwood South in?

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

Do I need a planning permit in Lockwood South?

Whether you need a planning approval in Lockwood South 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.