Planning Zones & Controls in Woodvale, Victoria
Woodvale 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 Woodvale and the broader City of Greater Bendigo area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Woodvale 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 Woodvale
Real application data for Woodvale 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.
86
applications on record
38
permits issued
29
new dwellings proposed
97%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of a dwelling and removal of native vegetation
99 caldow road · 2020 · Approved · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Woodvale?
Woodvale 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 Woodvale carry heritage, bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Woodvale
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Woodvale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Woodvale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 86 planning permit applications in Woodvale since 2007, with 38 permits issued and 29 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 Woodvale.
What can I build in Woodvale?
What you can build in Woodvale — 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 Woodvale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Woodvale in?
Properties in Woodvale 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 Woodvale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Woodvale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Woodvale 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.