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Aberfeldy flood map & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Aberfeldy (Baw Baw, VIC) - 10.88 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Aberfeldy's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.

Aberfeldy at a glance

Parcels 69 Median lot 15,126 m² Mapped easements 24

How Aberfeldy is zoned

Public Conservation and Resource Zone (PCRZ) 88%
Rural Activity Zone (RAZ) 12%
Public Use Zone (PUZ5) 0%

Selling in Aberfeldy? The zoning and planning overlays on this page are the controls a Section 32 vendor statement discloses - a $9 planning report pulls them at the lot level for any Aberfeldy address.

Across its 10.88 km², Aberfeldy is highly constrained by planning overlays. Very little of the suburb carries a mapped flood overlay, and 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Public Conservation and Resource Zone (PCRZ). The median lot measures about 15,126 m² across 69 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

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Aberfeldy planning - frequently asked

Where can I see a flood map of Aberfeldy?

The schematic on this page is a Aberfeldy flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Aberfeldy address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.

Is Aberfeldy flood-prone?

Very little of Aberfeldy carries a mapped flood overlay (the Baw Baw average is 6%). Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Aberfeldy bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 100% of Aberfeldy is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Baw Baw average of 99%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Aberfeldy?

The dominant planning zone in Aberfeldy is Public Conservation and Resource Zone (PCRZ), though the suburb also includes Rural Activity Zone (RAZ) and Public Use Zone (PUZ5). Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Aberfeldy have heritage-listed places?

Aberfeldy has 3 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Aberfeldy?

Across 69 surveyed parcels in Aberfeldy, the median lot size is about 15,126 m². There are also 24 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.

Do I need a planning report for a Aberfeldy property?

A Aberfeldy planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

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