Development applications in Colac, VIC 3250

23 development applications were lodged for properties in Colac from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.

Latest council activity: 14 Sept 2026

Applications lodged

last 12 months

Decided

21 still in progress

New dwellings proposed

stated on applications

Declared construction value

not stated

Applications lodged each month

Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The latest month is month-to-date, and councils can publish applications a few weeks after lodgement.

4
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
0
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep

What is being proposed

23 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).

Subdivisions23

Where applications stand

Status of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months.

Approved: 2
Determined (outcome not stated): 0
Refused: 0
Withdrawn or not accepted: 0
In progress: 21

Many council records only say an application was "determined", without saying whether it was approved, so those are shown separately rather than counted as approvals.

Most recent applications

The 30 most recent applications lodged in Colac, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.

98 Hart Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026
101 Wilson Street
Planning Permit and Certification
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 8 Sept 2026
14 Gravesend Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Sept 2026
15 Fulton Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026
461-479 Murray Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 12 Aug 2026
98 Hart Street
Planning Permit (Subdivision land: 2)
Approved
Subdivisions · Lodged 11 Aug 2026
1-59 Rifle Butts Road
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026
Roselldan Road
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 25 June 2026
Sinclair Street S
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 22 June 2026
1-59 Rifle Butts Road
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 May 2026
2 Miller Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 29 Apr 2026
25 Thomas Street
Certification of a Plan
Approved
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Apr 2026
1-59 Rifle Butts Road
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 8 Apr 2026
Pound Road
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Mar 2026
80 Queen Street
Planning Permit and Certification
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 18 Mar 2026
65 Dennis Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 17 Feb 2026
1 Rifle Butts Road
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 10 Feb 2026
104 Sinclair Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Jan 2026
8 Dowling Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Nov 2025
George Street
Planning Permit and Certification
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 31 Oct 2025
99 Moore Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 Oct 2025
1-59 Rifle Butts Road
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 30 Oct 2025
George Street
Planning Permit and Certification
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 28 Oct 2025
33 Campbell Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 29 Aug 2025
George Street
Planning Permit and Certification
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 6 Aug 2025
173 Armstrong Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Apr 2025
1 Campbell Street
Certification of a Plan
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 5 Mar 2025
1 Edgar Street
Planning Permit and Certification
Approved
Subdivisions · Lodged 3 Mar 2025
17 Balnagowan Avenue
Planning Permit and Certification
In progress
Subdivisions · Lodged 1 Mar 2025
3 Hewitt Street
Planning Permit (Subdivision land: 3-10)
Approved
Subdivisions · Lodged 13 Feb 2025

Application details as published by Colac Otway Shire. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.

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Development in Colac: frequently asked questions

How many development applications were lodged in Colac in the last 12 months?

23 development applications were lodged for properties in Colac from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 4 applications.

What kind of development is happening in Colac?

Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were subdivisions (23).

How many development applications in Colac have been decided?

Of the 23 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 2 have a decision (2 recorded as approved), 21 are still in progress and 0 were withdrawn or not accepted.

Which council assesses development applications in Colac?

Applications for Colac are lodged with Colac Otway Shire. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.