Planning Zones & Controls in St Leonards, Victoria
St Leonards 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 St Leonards and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in St Leonards 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 St Leonards
Real application data for St Leonards from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
319
applications on record
165
permits issued
297
new dwellings proposed
90%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 8 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 22 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
Parent - 22-40 leviens road · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision, creation of easements and removal of native vegetation
152-200 bluff road · 2020 · Approved · 127 lots
Multi lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
481-505 ibbotson street · 2019 · Approved · 127 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 St Leonards?
St Leonards 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 St Leonards carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in St Leonards
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in St Leonards and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in St Leonards?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 319 planning permit applications in St Leonards since 2002, with 165 permits issued and 297 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 St Leonards.
What can I build in St Leonards?
What you can build in St Leonards — 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 St Leonards, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is St Leonards in?
Properties in St Leonards 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 St Leonards. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in St Leonards?
Whether you need a planning approval in St Leonards 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.