Covenant Permits in Victoria

Covenant applications involve the creation, variation, or removal of restrictive covenants on land titles.

Total Applications

545

Approved

260

Approval Rate

93%

Median Processing Time

152 days

Covenant Permits by Council

CouncilApplicationsApprovedRefusedApproval Rate
Hobsons_Bay1451410100%
Moorabool135000%
Monash6040393%
Casey55191066%
Golden_Plains159190%
Glen_Eira14000%
Whittlesea125363%
Mornington_Peninsula125183%
Yarra_Ranges10000%
Greater_Geelong96186%
Whitehorse81150%
Frankston8000%
Hume7000%
Boroondara510100%
Benalla540100%
Bass_Coast540100%

Most Common Zones

Zones where covenant permits are most frequently lodged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for covenant permits in Victoria?

Across 16 Victorian councils, covenant permits have an overall approval rate of 93%, based on 545 applications.

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. Processing times vary significantly between councils.

Which council has the highest covenant approval rate?

Hobsons_Bay has the highest approval rate at 100% across 145 applications.

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