Planning approvals for warehouses & industrial buildings in the City of Greater Bendigo

Industrial activity across the City of Greater Bendigo – from East Bendigo and Epsom to Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat, continues to expand. Warehouse, factory and large shed projects may trigger planning requirements under the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

About AS Planning

AS Planning focuses exclusively on town-planning approvals. We work with your steel supplier, builder or designer to assemble the right evidence and secure a planning permit efficiently from Bendigo Council.

Getting the approvals pathway right at the start of your project can prevent redesigns, delays and unexpected costs.

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Do you need a permit?

Do I need a permit for a warehouse or industrial shed in Bendigo? Often, the answer is yes.

Depending on your site and proposal, typical triggers include:

New warehouses, factories or storage sheds in industrial zones
Extensions or alterations to existing industrial buildings
Car-parking variations under Clause 52.06
Business identification or promotional signage
Subdivision of industrial land
Overlay controls – for example Land Subject to Inundation (frequent along Bendigo Creek and tributaries), Environmental Significance, and Bushfire Management on the urban fringe

Every site is different. It’s best to check with City of Greater Bendigo Council or speak with a planning consultant before you finalise plans.

What Council will consider

Council will consider a number of factors like:

Design and layout
Setbacks, building height, interface with neighbours
Traffic and access
Truck turning circles, loading/unloading, car parking supply
Amenity impacts
Noise, dust, hours of operation, screening and landscaping
Environmental requirements
Stormwater management, waste handling, vegetation impacts
Compliance with zoning
Industrial 1, 2, 3 or relevant commercial zones

Common planning challenges

Bendigo-specific pain points we see:

RFIs
RFIs caused by missing traffic, drainage or acoustic inputs
Traffic impact
Truck turning/queuing in older estates (e.g., Golden Square, parts of East Bendigo)
Objections
Objections from nearby residents. Neighbour concerns at residential interfaces; screening, hours and noise
Flooding
Floodplain/drainage constraints where LSIO applies near waterways

These are some of the hurdles we can help you anticipate and overcome before you even lodge your application.

How AS Planning Helps

How AS Planning streamlines the path to approval

Confirm zoning/overlay triggers early so there are no surprises
Prepare a clear, scheme-aligned planning report for Council
Coordinate the right specialists (traffic, environmental, survey)
Manage Requests for Further Information quickly to keep momentum
Negotiate practical, workable permit conditions

We don’t produce architectural drawings, but we make sure the planning approvals that support those drawings are secured.

Trusted by Builders & Suppliers

Partner spotlight: Central Steel Build

We regularly support clients building with Central Steel Build ensuring the planning pathway runs in parallel with design and procurement. That means fewer hold-ups and smoother project delivery. We can work directly with your supplier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a warehouse in an Industrial 1 Zone in Bendigo?

You may need a permit. Even in Industrial 1, some new development requires approval. It’s best to confirm with the City of Greater Bendigo.

Do I need a separate permit for business signage?

You may need one. Business identification and promotional signage can require a separate planning permit depending on size, type and location.

How long does planning approval take in Bendigo?

Three to six months is common, depending on complexity and external referrals.

Do you draw plans?

No. AS Planning does not draw plans. We handle planning advice, reports, lodgement, RFIs and negotiations with Council.

Case Study

A proposed warehouse required a modest car-parking reduction and changes to the loading layout. We coordinated traffic evidence addressing Clause 52.06, refined the truck movement paths and screening to a nearby dwelling, and worked with Council to issue a permit with practical operating conditions, no major redesign needed.

Planning approvals for warehouses & industrial buildings in the City of Greater Bendigo

About AS Planning

AS Planning focuses exclusively on town-planning approvals. We work with your steel supplier, builder or designer to assemble the right evidence and secure a planning permit efficiently from Bendigo Council.

Do you need a permit?

Do I need a permit for a warehouse or industrial shed in Bendigo? Often, the answer is yes.

What Council will consider

Council will consider a number of factors like:

Design and layout

Traffic and access

Amenity impacts

Environmental requirements

Compliance with zoning

Common planning challenges

Bendigo-specific pain points we see:

RFIs

Traffic impact

Objections

Flooding

How AS Planning Helps

How AS Planning streamlines the path to approval

We don’t produce architectural drawings, but we make sure the planning approvals that support those drawings are secured.

Trusted by Builders & Suppliers

Partner spotlight: Central Steel Build

We regularly support clients building with Central Steel Build ensuring the planning pathway runs in parallel with design and procurement. That means fewer hold-ups and smoother project delivery. We can work directly with your supplier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Case Study

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