Commercial Permits in Victoria
Commercial development permits cover retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use development projects.
Total Applications
3,813
Approved
2,737
Approval Rate
100%
Median Processing Time
65 days
Commercial Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 1,181 | 1,129 | 0 | 100% |
| Murrindindi | 408 | 376 | 0 | 100% |
| Moorabool | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yarra | 162 | 71 | 0 | 100% |
| Strathbogie | 146 | 135 | 1 | 99% |
| Casey | 146 | 98 | 3 | 97% |
| Benalla | 130 | 124 | 1 | 99% |
| Greater_Geelong | 115 | 88 | 0 | 100% |
| Kingston | 109 | 57 | 2 | 97% |
| Whittlesea | 106 | 57 | 0 | 100% |
| Monash | 95 | 60 | 1 | 98% |
| Bayside | 87 | 69 | 0 | 100% |
| Greater_Dandenong | 60 | 47 | 0 | 100% |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 59 | 33 | 0 | 100% |
| Whitehorse | 55 | 35 | 1 | 97% |
| Glen_Eira | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Latrobe | 52 | 38 | 0 | 100% |
| Pyrenees | 51 | 50 | 0 | 100% |
| Wyndham | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Darebin | 47 | 27 | 1 | 96% |
| Frankston | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maribyrnong | 39 | 15 | 0 | 100% |
| Melbourne | 35 | 9 | 0 | 100% |
| Hume | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yarra_Ranges | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East_Gippsland | 32 | 28 | 0 | 100% |
| Bass_Coast | 32 | 23 | 0 | 100% |
| Surf_Coast | 29 | 17 | 0 | 100% |
| Moonee_Valley | 23 | 20 | 0 | 100% |
| Wellington | 22 | 17 | 0 | 100% |
| Merri-Bek | 21 | 18 | 0 | 100% |
| Maroondah | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Horsham | 17 | 16 | 0 | 100% |
| Northern_Grampians | 14 | 10 | 0 | 100% |
| Swan_Hill | 13 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Nillumbik | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Golden_Plains | 13 | 6 | 1 | 86% |
| South_Gippsland | 12 | 6 | 0 | 100% |
| Southern_Grampians | 12 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Mitchell | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alpine | 11 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Indigo | 10 | 6 | 0 | 100% |
| Boroondara | 10 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| Stonnington | 9 | 9 | 0 | 100% |
| Ararat | 8 | 6 | 0 | 100% |
| Buloke | 6 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
Most Common Zones
Zones where commercial permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the approval rate for commercial permits in Victoria?
Across 46 Victorian councils, commercial permits have an overall approval rate of 100%, based on 3,813 applications.
How long does a commercial permit take to process?
The median processing time for commercial permits across Victoria is 65 days from lodgement to decision. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council has the highest commercial approval rate?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest approval rate at 100% across 1,181 applications.
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