Planning Zones & Controls in Wandana Heights, Victoria
Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights and the broader City of Greater Geelong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights
Real application data for Wandana Heights from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Geelong actually supports here.
66
applications on record
35
permits issued
22
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 5 |
Notable recent applications
Multi lot subdivision and removal of vegetation
Parent - 335 barrabool road · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision and removal of vegetation
Parent - 335 barrabool road · 2020 · Approved · 127 lots
Construction of two (2) dwellings and two (2) lot subdivision
Parent - 2/5 canterbury court wandana heights 3216 · 2021 · No permit issued · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Wandana Heights?
Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Wandana Heights
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Wandana Heights and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Wandana Heights?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 66 planning permit applications in Wandana Heights since 2007, with 35 permits issued and 22 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 Wandana Heights.
What can I build in Wandana Heights?
What you can build in Wandana Heights — 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 Wandana Heights, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Wandana Heights in?
Properties in Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Wandana Heights?
Whether you need a planning approval in Wandana Heights 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.