Planning Zones & Controls in Long Gully, Victoria
Long Gully 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 Long Gully and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Long Gully 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 Long Gully
Real application data for Long Gully from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Bendigo actually supports here.
319
applications on record
127
permits issued
123
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 24 |
Notable recent applications
11 lot subdivision, removal of easement and create access to road within a road zone category 1
96 happy valley road · 2020 · Approved · 11 lots
4 lot subdivision
24 poulston street · 2019 · Approved · 4 lots
4 lot subdivision
52 sparrowhawk road · 2020 · Approved · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Long Gully?
Long Gully 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 Long Gully carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Long Gully
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Long Gully and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Long Gully?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 319 planning permit applications in Long Gully since 2006, with 127 permits issued and 123 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 Long Gully.
What can I build in Long Gully?
What you can build in Long Gully — 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 Long Gully, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Long Gully in?
Properties in Long Gully 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 Long Gully. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Long Gully?
Whether you need a planning approval in Long Gully 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.