Planning Zones & Controls in Mitchell Park, Victoria
Mitchell Park 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 Mitchell Park and the broader City of Ballarat area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Mitchell Park 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 Mitchell Park
Real application data for Mitchell Park from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Ballarat actually supports here.
202
applications on record
85
permits issued
40
new dwellings proposed
90%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 19 |
Notable recent applications
Development of nine dwellings, nine lot subdivision and removal an easement
422 learmonth road · 2019 · Approved · 9 dwellings · 9 lots
Staged eight lot subdivision
1-3 yarramie court · 2019 · Approved · 8 lots
Seven lot subdivision
Lot 1 sunraysia drive · 2020 · Approved · 7 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Mitchell Park?
Mitchell Park 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 Mitchell Park carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Mitchell Park
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Mitchell Park and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Mitchell Park?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 202 planning permit applications in Mitchell Park since 2007, with 85 permits issued and 40 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 Mitchell Park.
What can I build in Mitchell Park?
What you can build in Mitchell Park — 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 Mitchell Park, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Mitchell Park in?
Properties in Mitchell Park 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 Mitchell Park. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Mitchell Park?
Whether you need a planning approval in Mitchell Park 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.