City of Greater Geelong Planning Permit & DA Tracker

1,029 DAs

Track every planning permit in Greater Geelong, Victoria, without digging through the council portal. Last updated 2026-08-10.

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1,029

Total DAs

$316,865

Avg Cost

26.8%

Residential

2026-08-10

Latest Activity

Development Snapshot

What planning permit activity in Greater Geelong looks like right now, from records published on public planning registers.

199

Last 90 days

New planning permits lodged in the past 3 months.

562

Last 12 months

New planning permits lodged in the past year.

19.0

DAs per 10,000 residents

New planning permits lodged in the past year for every 10,000 people living in the area, based on the ABS estimated resident population of 295,052 (June 2025).

$34,210

Median project value

Half of projects cost more, half less. Based on 34 applications with a published cost in the last 12 months.

Most active categories · last 12 months

Other 285 Subdivision 189 New Dwelling 27

Category Distribution

Monthly Trend (12 months)

Top Categories

Other 752

Subdivision 189

New Dwelling 27

Renovation / Extension 12

Change of Use 10

Recent Planning Permits

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Date	Description	Category	Suburb
2026-08-10	Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Subd...	Subdivision	St Leonards 3223
2026-08-07	To subdivide into two (2) lots generally in accordance with the Plan of Subdivis...	Subdivision	Portarlington 3223
2026-08-07	Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 37 (Subd...	Subdivision	Armstrong Creek 3217
2026-08-07	Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Cons...	Subdivision	Lara 3212
2026-08-07	Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 37 (Subd...	Subdivision	Armstrong Creek 3217
2026-08-07	Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 37 (Subd...	Subdivision	Highton 3216
2026-08-06	Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Subd...	Subdivision	Corio 3214
2026-08-05	Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Subd...	Subdivision	Drysdale 3222
2026-08-05	Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Subd...	Subdivision	North Geelong 3215
2026-08-04	Staged subdivision into 5 lots - Stage 1 - 2 lots, Stage 2 - 4 lots with Common ...	Subdivision	Hamlyn Heights 3215

2026-08-10 Subdivision

Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Subdivision) (PS937819T) 2 lots

St Leonards 3223

2026-08-07 Subdivision

To subdivide into two (2) lots generally in accordance with the Plan of Subdivision.

Portarlington 3223

2026-08-07 Subdivision

Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 37 (Subdivision - Staged) (PS920542G/S3) 18 lots

Armstrong Creek 3217

2026-08-07 Subdivision

Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Consolidation) (PC383511X) 1 lot

Lara 3212

2026-08-07 Subdivision

Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 37 (Subdivision - Staged) (PS920542G/S2) 13 lots

Armstrong Creek 3217

2026-08-07 Subdivision

Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 37 (Subdivision - Staged) (PS929832X) 2 lots

Highton 3216

2026-08-06 Subdivision

Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Subdivision) (PS939301A) 38 lots

Corio 3214

2026-08-05 Subdivision

Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Subdivision) (PS937013R) 54 lots

Drysdale 3222

2026-08-05 Subdivision

Certification of a Plan under the Subdivision Act. Dealing Type Section 22 (Subdivision) (PS930214T) 2 lots

North Geelong 3215

2026-08-04 Subdivision

Staged subdivision into 5 lots - Stage 1 - 2 lots, Stage 2 - 4 lots with Common Property and Owners Corproation

Hamlyn Heights 3215

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning permits are lodged in City of Greater Geelong each year?

In the past 12 months, 527 planning permits were lodged with City of Greater Geelong, averaging 44 per month. DA Leads aggregates 1,029 total planning permit records from this council.

What are the most common planning permit types in City of Greater Geelong?

The top three categories in City of Greater Geelong are Other (752, 73.1%), Subdivision (189, 18.4%), New Dwelling (27, 2.6%). Residential developments make up 26.8% of all applications recorded.

What is the average development cost of a planning permit in City of Greater Geelong?

Across DAs with disclosed cost figures in City of Greater Geelong, the average development cost is $316,865. This includes everything from minor alterations to large multi-dwelling builds, so individual projects vary widely from this average.

Which suburbs in City of Greater Geelong have the most development activity?

In the last 12 months, the most active suburbs for development applications in City of Greater Geelong are Ocean Grove (34 DAs), Corio (32 DAs), Lara (30 DAs).

How can I track new planning permits in City of Greater Geelong?

DA Leads publishes new City of Greater Geelong planning permits daily on this page and via its interactive map. Free email alerts can be set up to deliver a weekly digest of new applications, filterable by category and suburb. For official records, refer to City of Greater Geelong's planning portal.

Where does DA Leads source City of Greater Geelong data from?

DA Leads aggregates publicly published planning records from City of Greater Geelong's official planning systems. Records are refreshed daily; the most recent planning permit in this dataset was lodged on 2026-08-10. For statutory submissions or formal lodgement, always refer to City of Greater Geelong directly.