Planning Zones & Controls in Soldiers Hill, Victoria
Soldiers Hill 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 Soldiers Hill and the broader City of Ballarat area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Soldiers 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 Soldiers Hill
Real application data for Soldiers Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Ballarat actually supports here.
666
applications on record
282
permits issued
151
new dwellings proposed
96%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 35 | 55 | 36 | 48 | 42 |
Notable recent applications
Development of three dwellings and a three lot subdivision
314 crompton street · 2019 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 3 lots
Development of two additional dwellings
212 clyde street · 2021 · Approved · 2 dwellings
Two lot subdivision
712 gregory street · 2020 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Soldiers Hill?
Soldiers Hill 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 Soldiers 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 Soldiers Hill
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Soldiers Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Soldiers Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 666 planning permit applications in Soldiers Hill since 2007, with 282 permits issued and 151 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 Soldiers Hill.
What can I build in Soldiers Hill?
What you can build in Soldiers 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 Soldiers Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Soldiers Hill in?
Properties in Soldiers Hill 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 Soldiers Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Soldiers Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Soldiers 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.