Covenant Permits in Victoria
Data from 2000–2026
Covenant applications involve the creation, variation, or removal of restrictive covenants on land titles.
Total Applications
572
Approved
263
46% of all
Refused
21
4% of all
Withdrawn / Other
288
Application Outcomes
Of 284 decided applications, 93% were approved.
Processing Time
25th percentile
95 days
Median
152 days
75th percentile
229 days
90th percentile
321 days
75% of covenant permits are decided within 229 days. Based on 71 applications with complete date records.
Covenant Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | Median Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 145 | 141 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Moorabool | 135 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Monash | 63 | 40 | 3 | 5 | — |
| Casey | 57 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 177 |
| Glen_Eira | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Golden_Plains | 15 | 9 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Whittlesea | 13 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 134 |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 117 |
| Yarra_Ranges | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kingston | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Whitehorse | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Greater_Geelong | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Hume | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Frankston | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Boroondara | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Benalla | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bass_Coast | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
Most Common Zones
Zones where covenant permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the outcomes for covenant permit applications in Victoria?
Of 572 covenant applications tracked across 17 Victorian councils, 263 were approved and 21 were refused. An additional 34 applications were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 93% were approved.
How long does a covenant permit take to process?
The median processing time for covenant permits across Victoria is 152 days from lodgement to decision. 75% of applications are decided within 229 days. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council processes the most covenant permits?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest volume with 145 covenant applications.
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Search your propertyBased on 572 covenant applications from 17 councils (2000–2026). Outcome rates are calculated from decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.