Planning scheme amendments

Sometimes the Greater Geelong planning scheme needs to be changed to reflect new circumstances or achieve new planning objectives. Changes to the scheme are known as amendments and can include changes to zones, overlays and policies. Current planning scheme amendments will appear below.


On exhibition taking submissions

Amendment Status Status closing date Submissions

There are currently no exhibitions taking submissions.


In progress

Amendment Status Date Submissions
Amendment C473 - Outer Areas Heritage Overlays Amendment Directions Hearing Monday, 9 November 2026 15
Amendment C495 - Tourism Site - Point Lonsdale Awaiting Ministerial Approval 0
Amendment C453 - Lara Business Park Awaiting Ministerial Approval Friday, 4 September 2026 17
Amendment C444 - Lara South East Residential Growth Area Awaiting Ministerial Approval Friday, 4 September 2026 25
Amendment C450ggee - Creamery Road Precinct Structure Plan Awaiting Ministerial Approval Wednesday, 16 September 2026 28
Amendment C490 - VOPAK Victoria Energy Terminal Inquiry and Advisory Committee Consideration of Panel Report 0

Recently completed

Amendments that have been completed in the past 3 months.

Amendment Status Date Submissions
Amendment C488 - Technical Corrections Completed Thursday, 13 August 2026 0
Amendment C484 - Greater Geelong Heritage Design Guidelines 2026 Completed Friday, 4 September 2026 0
Amendment C433 - Pakington Street Urban Design Frameworks Completed Tuesday, 15 September 2026 59
Amendment C477 - Greater Avalon Employment Precinct Completed Wednesday, 30 September 2026 0

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