Planning Zones & Controls in Quarry Hill, Victoria
Quarry Hill 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 Quarry Hill and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Quarry Hill 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 Quarry Hill
Real application data for Quarry Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Bendigo actually supports here.
573
applications on record
219
permits issued
73
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 32 | 31 | 43 | 31 |
Notable recent applications
Two lot subdivision and construction of two dwellings
3c spring gully road · 2019 · No permit issued · 2 dwellings · 2 lots
Demolition of existing dwelling, three lot subdivision, construction of three dwellings and associated fencing
13 peel street quarry hill 3550 · 2022 · Approved · 2 dwellings · 2 lots
Re-subdivision of 3 lots into 2 lots, demolition of 2 outbuildings, alterations to a fence, construction of a
122 havlin street west · 2021 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill 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 Quarry Hill carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Quarry Hill
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Quarry Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Quarry Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 573 planning permit applications in Quarry Hill since 2007, with 219 permits issued and 73 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 Quarry Hill.
What can I build in Quarry Hill?
What you can build in Quarry Hill — 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 Quarry Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Quarry Hill in?
Properties in Quarry Hill 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 Quarry Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Quarry Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Quarry Hill 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.