Planning Permits in Sorrento

Mornington Peninsula

Data from 2024–2026

Total Applications

178

Approved

81

Refused

0

Median Processing

75 days

81 approved · 0 refused · 4 withdrawn · 93 pending/other

Permit Categories

CategoryApplicationsApprovedRefused
Single Dwelling43240
Vegetation40180
Other3470
Fencing15110
Subdivision1270
Signage1140
Outbuilding940
Renovation510

Recent Decisions

3510 Point Nepean Road SORRENTO VIC 3943

Approved

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW POOL DECK - VICSMART

Outbuilding24 Feb 2026

42 Hotham Road SORRENTO VIC 3943

Determined

CONSTRUCT A REAR FENCE - VICSMART

Fencing20 Feb 2026

12 Hotham Road SORRENTO VIC 3943

Determined

USE OF LAND AS A TAKE AWAY FOOD PREMISES (FOOD TRUCK) AND SIGNAGE.

Signage17 Feb 2026

13 Lincoln Avenue SORRENTO VIC 3943

Withdrawn

EARTHWORKS ASSOCIATED WITH DWELLING ADDITIONS, CONSTRUCTION OF A FRONT FENCE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS

Earthworks13 Feb 2026

38-40 Ocean Beach Road SORRENTO VIC 3943

Approved

Replacement of an ATM

Other6 Feb 2026

15 Darling Road SORRENTO VIC 3943

Approved

DEVELOP DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS, FRONT FENCE, BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF HERITAGE BUILDING.

Subdivision5 Feb 2026

62 Lady Nelson Drive SORRENTO VIC 3943

Determined

Development of a double storey dwelling & Vegetation removal

Vegetation27 Jan 2026

22 Marbray Close SORRENTO VIC 3943

Approved

DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING AND FENCE AND REMOVAL OF VEGETATION

Vegetation13 Jan 2026

36 Calcutta Street SORRENTO VIC 3943

Approved

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE DWELLING ON A LOT.

Single Dwelling9 Jan 2026

6 St Aubins Way SORRENTO VIC 3943

Approved

VICSMART - CROSSOVER

Other24 Dec 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planning permit outcomes in Sorrento?

Of 178 applications in Sorrento (Mornington Peninsula), 81 were approved and 0 were refused. An additional 4 were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 100% were approved. The most common application type is single dwelling with 43 applications.

How long does a planning permit take in Sorrento?

The median processing time for planning permits in Sorrento is 75 days from lodgement to decision.

What council area is Sorrento in?

Sorrento is in the Mornington Peninsula local government area.

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Based on 178 planning applications in Sorrento (2024–2026). Outcome counts reflect decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.