Planning Zones & Controls in Lucas, Victoria
Lucas is located within City of Ballarat (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 Lucas and the broader City of Ballarat area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Lucas 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 Lucas
Real application data for Lucas from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2011. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Ballarat actually supports here.
132
applications on record
71
permits issued
608
new dwellings proposed
96%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 12 |
Notable recent applications
Use and development of a residential village
65 eleanor drive · 2021 · Approved · 164 dwellings
Use and development of a residential village
Lot qb cuthberts road · 2019 · Approved · 163 dwellings
Staged multi lot subdivision
23 remembrance drive · 2019 · Approved · 127 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Lucas?
Lucas sits in City of Ballarat (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 Lucas carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Lucas
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Lucas and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Lucas?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 132 planning permit applications in Lucas since 2011, with 71 permits issued and 608 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 Ballarat supports in Lucas.
What can I build in Lucas?
What you can build in Lucas — 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 Lucas, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Lucas in?
Properties in Lucas are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Rural Living Zone (RLZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Lucas. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Lucas?
Whether you need a planning approval in Lucas 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.