Planning Zones & Controls in Mount Pleasant, Victoria
Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant and the broader City of Ballarat area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Mount Pleasant 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 Pleasant
Real application data for Mount Pleasant from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Ballarat actually supports here.
209
applications on record
79
permits issued
127
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 18 |
Notable recent applications
Multi lot subdivision
22 flockhart street · 2019 · No permit issued · 18 lots
Multi lot staged subdivision
22 flockhart street mount pleasant 3350 · 2022 · Approved · 10 lots
Development of six dwellings and associated works
2 kenworthy place · 2020 · Approved · 6 dwellings
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant 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 Pleasant
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Mount Pleasant and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Mount Pleasant?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 209 planning permit applications in Mount Pleasant since 2006, with 79 permits issued and 127 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 Mount Pleasant.
What can I build in Mount Pleasant?
What you can build in Mount Pleasant — 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 Pleasant, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Mount Pleasant in?
Properties in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Mount Pleasant?
Whether you need a planning approval in Mount Pleasant 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.