Planning Zones & Controls in North Bendigo, Victoria
North Bendigo is located within City of Greater Bendigo (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 North Bendigo and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in North Bendigo 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 North Bendigo
Real application data for North Bendigo from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Bendigo actually supports here.
396
applications on record
175
permits issued
697
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 34 | 24 | 28 | 31 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivide land into 29 lots in stages, variation of drainage easement and removal of carriageway easement
65 thunder street · 2019 · Approved · 26 lots
Construction of 5 dwellings on a lot and alteration of access
150 holdsworth road · 2021 · Approved · 6 dwellings
Demolition of outbuildings, three lot subdivision and development of two dwellings
5 caledonia street · 2021 · Approved · 2 dwellings · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 North Bendigo?
North Bendigo sits in City of Greater Bendigo (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 North Bendigo carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in North Bendigo
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in North Bendigo and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in North Bendigo?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 396 planning permit applications in North Bendigo since 2005, with 175 permits issued and 697 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 Bendigo supports in North Bendigo.
What can I build in North Bendigo?
What you can build in North Bendigo — 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 North Bendigo, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is North Bendigo in?
Properties in North Bendigo are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Rural Living Zone (RLZ), Farming Zone (FZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within North Bendigo. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in North Bendigo?
Whether you need a planning approval in North Bendigo 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.