Planning Zones & Controls in Ocean Grove, Victoria
Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove
Real application data for Ocean Grove 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.
1,273
applications on record
718
permits issued
1,277
new dwellings proposed
90%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 23 | 104 | 139 | 123 | 123 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi lot subdivision (512 lots)
Parent - 8 woodcrest drive · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
Use and development of a residential aged care facility and retirement village comprising 56 single storey ind
181-189 shell road · 2020 · Approved · 59 dwellings
Use and development of a residential aged care facility and retirement village comprising 56 single storey ind
181-189 shell road ocean grove 3226 · 2022 · Approved · 59 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Ocean Grove?
Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Ocean Grove
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Ocean Grove and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Ocean Grove?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,273 planning permit applications in Ocean Grove since 2006, with 718 permits issued and 1,277 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 Ocean Grove.
What can I build in Ocean Grove?
What you can build in Ocean Grove — 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 Ocean Grove, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Ocean Grove in?
Properties in Ocean Grove 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 Ocean Grove. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Ocean Grove?
Whether you need a planning approval in Ocean Grove 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.