Planning Zones & Controls in Lovely Banks, Victoria
Lovely Banks 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 Lovely Banks and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Lovely Banks 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 Lovely Banks
Real application data for Lovely Banks from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
127
applications on record
58
permits issued
90
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Lovely Banks?
Lovely Banks 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 Lovely Banks carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Lovely Banks
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Lovely Banks and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Lovely Banks?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 127 planning permit applications in Lovely Banks since 2004, with 58 permits issued and 90 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 Lovely Banks.
What can I build in Lovely Banks?
What you can build in Lovely Banks — 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 Lovely Banks, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Lovely Banks in?
Properties in Lovely Banks 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 Lovely Banks. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Lovely Banks?
Whether you need a planning approval in Lovely Banks 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.