Planning Permits for Warehouses and Industrial Buildings in Greater Geelong

Are you planning to build a warehouse, factory, or industrial shed in Geelong? With the growth of the Greater Geelong region, industrial developments are in high demand, from new warehouse estates in Corio to logistics and manufacturing facilities in the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct (GREP).

About AS Planning

At AS Planning, we specialise in preparing and managing planning permit applications for warehouses and industrial buildings across the City of Greater Geelong.

Many warehouse and industrial building projects require a planning permit, and without one, you risk delays, costly redesigns, or even refusal. We work with your architect, draftsperson, builder, designer or supplier to make sure the planning approvals are in place so your project can move forward without unnecessary roadblocks.

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Do you need a permit?

Do I need a Permit for a warehouse or industrial shed in Geelong? In many cases the answer is yes.

The City of Greater Geelong requires planning permits for:

Construction of new warehouses, factories, or storage sheds in Industrial Zones
Extensions or alterations to existing industrial buildings
Car parking reductions under Clause 52.06 (common in GREP and older industrial estates)
Business identification and promotional signage associated with the development
Subdivision of industrial land
Developments affected by overlays such as Bushfire Management, Environmental Significance, or Land Subject to Inundation

Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis, so it’s always best to check with Council or speak with a planning consultant before lodging plans.

What Council will consider

When reviewing applications, City of Greater Geelong planners typically assess:

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

Planning permit applicants in Geelong can experience:

RFIs
Requests for Further Information (RFIs) due to incomplete plans
Traffic impact
Traffic engineering concerns in areas like Corio and North Shore
Objections
Objections from nearby residents where industrial land adjoins housing
External referrals
Delays caused by multiple external referrals (EPA, Transport Victoria (formerly VicRoads), DELWP)

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

How AS Planning Helps

We take the stress out of the planning process by:

Reviewing your zoning and overlays to confirm what permits are required
Preparing a clear and professional planning report that addresses Geelong’s planning scheme
Coordinating consultants such as traffic engineers or environmental specialists
Responding promptly to Council RFIs to keep your application moving
Negotiating permit conditions so they’re practical for your project

We don’t draw the building plans, but we do make sure the planning approvals that sit alongside them are secured quickly and effectively.

Trusted by Builders & Suppliers

Our work with Central Steel Build

We regularly partner with suppliers like Central Steel Build to assist their clients with planning approvals for large-scale sheds, warehouses, and industrial buildings. This collaboration means their clients can focus on construction, while AS Planning ensures the planning paperwork is handled correctly from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

You may need a permit. Even in Industrial 1, some new developments still require one. It’s always best to check with City of Greater Geelong before proceeding.

Do I need a separate permit for business signage?

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

How long does planning approval take in Geelong?

Most warehouse permits in Geelong take between 3 – 6 months, depending on complexity and Council workload.

Case Study

A client in the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct wanted to develop a new warehouse but needed a reduction in car parking and adjustments to truck access. Council raised concerns under Clause 52.06. AS Planning coordinated a traffic engineer, prepared a detailed report, and worked with Council planners to resolve the issues. The permit was issued with workable conditions, allowing the project to proceed without major redesigns.

Planning Permits for Warehouses and Industrial Buildings in Greater Geelong

About AS Planning

At AS Planning, we specialise in preparing and managing planning permit applications for warehouses and industrial buildings across the City of Greater Geelong.

Do you need a permit?

Do I need a Permit for a warehouse or industrial shed in Geelong? In many cases the answer is yes.

What Council will consider

When reviewing applications, City of Greater Geelong planners typically assess:

Design and layout

Traffic and access

Amenity impacts

Environmental requirements

Compliance with zoning

Common planning challenges

Planning permit applicants in Geelong can experience:

RFIs

Traffic impact

Objections

External referrals

How AS Planning Helps

We take the stress out of the planning process by:

We don’t draw the building plans, but we do make sure the planning approvals that sit alongside them are secured quickly and effectively.

Trusted by Builders & Suppliers

Our work with Central Steel Build

Frequently Asked Questions

Case Study

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0400 012 311 | info@asplanning.com.au

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