Planning Zones & Controls in Mount Duneed, Victoria
Mount Duneed 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 Mount Duneed and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Mount Duneed 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 Mount Duneed
Real application data for Mount Duneed from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
162
applications on record
91
permits issued
300
new dwellings proposed
81%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 19 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi lot subdivision, associated works, creation of easements and removal of native vegetation
1 yering street · 2021 · Approved · 841 lots
Multi lot subdivision
110 whites road mount duneed 3217 · 2021 · Approved · 170 lots
Multi lot subdivision
30 feehans road mount duneed 3217 · 2021 · Approved · 143 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Mount Duneed?
Mount Duneed 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 Mount Duneed carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Mount Duneed
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Mount Duneed and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Mount Duneed?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 162 planning permit applications in Mount Duneed since 2007, with 91 permits issued and 300 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 Mount Duneed.
What can I build in Mount Duneed?
What you can build in Mount Duneed — 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 Mount Duneed, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Mount Duneed in?
Properties in Mount Duneed 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 Mount Duneed. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Mount Duneed?
Whether you need a planning approval in Mount Duneed 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.