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Home builders in Surf Coast & Otways
Anglesea, Jan Juc and Torquay — 3 suburbs mapped.
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Surf Coast & Otways suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesea | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, RLZ rural living | 13 | Mapped | 10 |
| Jan Juc | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, GRZ2 general residential zone - schedule 2, LDRZ low density | 3 | Mapped | 11 |
| Torquay | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, GRZ2 general residential zone - schedule 2, LDRZ low density | 12 | Mapped | 13 |
Reading the table
- 14 overlay families are mapped across the region; Torquay carries the most at 13.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 137 km² between them — Anglesea is the largest at 97 km² and Jan Juc the smallest at 6.1 km².
What is mapped across Surf Coast & Otways
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire Management Overlay, Design and Development Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay, Floodway Overlay, Heritage Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, Salinity Management Overlay, Significant Landscape Overlay and Vegetation Protection Overlay.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Development Contributions Plan Overlay | Jan Juc and Torquay |
| Development Plan Overlay | Jan Juc and Torquay |
| Environmental Audit Overlay | Torquay |
| Neighbourhood Character Overlay | Anglesea |
| Parking Overlay | Torquay |
Which Surf Coast & Otways suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Anglesea is the largest at 96.8 km², Jan Juc the most compact at 6.1 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Anglesea, with 10 overlay families mapped against 13 in Torquay.
Questions about building in Surf Coast & Otways
Which council approves building work in Surf Coast & Otways?
Surf Coast Shire Council, for all 3 mapped Surf Coast & Otways suburbs, under the Surf Coast Planning Scheme.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Surf Coast & Otways?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Surf Coast & Otways suburbs: Anglesea, Jan Juc and Torquay.
Which Surf Coast & Otways suburb has the most planning constraints?
Torquay: 13 overlay families against 10 in Anglesea. Environmental Audit Overlay and Parking Overlay are mapped in Torquay and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Surf Coast & Otways?
4: GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, GRZ2 general residential zone - schedule 2, LDRZ low density residential zone and RLZ rural living zone. Widest range: Jan Juc, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Surf Coast & Otways?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Anglesea 13, Torquay 12, Jan Juc 3.
Lodge with: Surf Coast Shire Council, Surf Coast Planning Scheme. Read 2026-09-14.
Licence checked on the Building and Plumbing Commission's register, insurance sighted, solvency re-checked, service area confirmed. How the check works
Building in Surf Coast & Otways?
Tell us the suburb and what you are building. Licence checked with the Building and Plumbing Commission, insurance sighted, still trading, and genuinely working in Anglesea, Jan Juc and Torquay. If we cannot find one worth recommending, we will say so.
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