Planning Zones & Controls in White Hills, Victoria
White Hills 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 White Hills and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in White Hills 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 White Hills
Real application data for White Hills 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.
376
applications on record
198
permits issued
222
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 4 | 32 | 26 | 42 | 29 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of 7 dwellings
580 napier street · 2020 · No permit issued · 6 dwellings
Ten lot subdivision of land in 2 stages and removal of easements
580 napier street · 2020 · Approved · 8 lots
Three lot subdivision of land, construction of two dwellings, creation of an easement and the alteration of ac
447 napier street · 2021 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 White Hills?
White Hills 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 White Hills carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in White Hills
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in White Hills and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in White Hills?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 376 planning permit applications in White Hills since 2007, with 198 permits issued and 222 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 White Hills.
What can I build in White Hills?
What you can build in White Hills — 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 White Hills, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is White Hills in?
Properties in White Hills 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 White Hills. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in White Hills?
Whether you need a planning approval in White Hills 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.