Demolition Permits in Victoria
Data from 2000–2026
Demolition permits are required before removing buildings, particularly in heritage areas or where overlays apply.
Total Applications
4,344
Approved
3,436
79% of all
Refused
5
0% of all
Withdrawn / Other
903
Application Outcomes
Of 3,441 decided applications, 100% were approved.
Processing Time
25th percentile
38 days
Median
70 days
75th percentile
134 days
90th percentile
321 days
75% of demolition permits are decided within 134 days. Based on 65 applications with complete date records.
Demolition Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | Median Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 2,816 | 2,691 | 0 | 84 | — |
| Yarra | 277 | 40 | 2 | 5 | — |
| Stonnington | 184 | 184 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Boroondara | 158 | 57 | 0 | 6 | — |
| Maroondah | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Glen_Eira | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Melbourne | 87 | 40 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Darebin | 77 | 38 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Greater_Geelong | 70 | 58 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Moonee_Valley | 55 | 54 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Monash | 37 | 27 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Maribyrnong | 37 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 77 |
| Pyrenees | 30 | 29 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Merri-Bek | 25 | 21 | 0 | 4 | — |
| East_Gippsland | 24 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 128 |
| Benalla | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Whitehorse | 19 | 14 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Queenscliffe | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strathbogie | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Golden_Plains | 16 | 13 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Indigo | 15 | 8 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Surf_Coast | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Latrobe | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Bayside | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Moorabool | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Southern_Grampians | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Alpine | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Wellington | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Nillumbik | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Yarra_Ranges | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mitchell | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kingston | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Casey | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 64 |
| Whittlesea | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most Common Zones
Zones where demolition permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the outcomes for demolition permit applications in Victoria?
Of 4,344 demolition applications tracked across 35 Victorian councils, 3,436 were approved and 5 were refused. An additional 132 applications were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 100% were approved.
How long does a demolition permit take to process?
The median processing time for demolition permits across Victoria is 70 days from lodgement to decision. 75% of applications are decided within 134 days. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council processes the most demolition permits?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest volume with 2,816 demolition applications.
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Search your propertyBased on 4,344 demolition applications from 35 councils (2000–2026). Outcome rates are calculated from decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.