Planning Zones & Controls in Marshall, Victoria
Marshall 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 Marshall and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Marshall 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 Marshall
Real application data for Marshall from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
117
applications on record
62
permits issued
85
new dwellings proposed
98%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 6 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of seven (7) dwellings and a seven (7) lot subdivision
53 marshalltown road · 2020 · Approved · 8 dwellings · 7 lots
Staged multi-lot subdivision
135 barwarre road · 2021 · Approved · 9 lots
Construction of three (3) dwellings and a three (3) lot subdivision
20 sutalo street · 2021 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Marshall?
Marshall 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 Marshall carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Marshall
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Marshall and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Marshall?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 117 planning permit applications in Marshall since 2006, with 62 permits issued and 85 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 Marshall.
What can I build in Marshall?
What you can build in Marshall — 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 Marshall, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Marshall in?
Properties in Marshall 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 Marshall. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Marshall?
Whether you need a planning approval in Marshall 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.