Planning Zones & Controls in Sedgwick, Victoria
Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick
Real application data for Sedgwick 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.
229
applications on record
130
permits issued
70
new dwellings proposed
94%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 4 | 15 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
Notable recent applications
Six lot subdivision, use and development of land for a dwelling on lots 2, 5 and 6 and removal of native veget
Ca 6 sedgwick road sedgwick 3551 · 2022 · Approved · 2 dwellings · 5 lots
Use and development of two dwellings (one being temporary), the construction of an outbuilding, and associated
Lot 1 wilkinsons road · 2020 · Approved · 2 dwellings
Two lot subdivision (re-subdivision of existing lots)
Lot 13 heritage drive · 2019 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Sedgwick?
Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Sedgwick
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Sedgwick and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Sedgwick?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 229 planning permit applications in Sedgwick since 2007, with 130 permits issued and 70 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 Sedgwick.
What can I build in Sedgwick?
What you can build in Sedgwick — 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 Sedgwick, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Sedgwick in?
Properties in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Sedgwick?
Whether you need a planning approval in Sedgwick 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.