Demolition Permits in Victoria
Demolition permits are required before removing buildings, particularly in heritage areas or where overlays apply.
Total Applications
4,168
Approved
3,374
Approval Rate
100%
Demolition Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 2,816 | 2,691 | 0 | 100% |
| Yarra | 216 | 37 | 2 | 95% |
| Stonnington | 159 | 159 | 0 | 100% |
| Boroondara | 158 | 57 | 0 | 100% |
| Maroondah | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Darebin | 77 | 38 | 0 | 100% |
| Melbourne | 71 | 40 | 0 | 100% |
| Greater_Geelong | 70 | 58 | 0 | 100% |
| Glen_Eira | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Moonee_Valley | 36 | 35 | 0 | 100% |
| Monash | 34 | 26 | 1 | 96% |
| Maribyrnong | 33 | 13 | 0 | 100% |
| Pyrenees | 30 | 29 | 0 | 100% |
| Merri-Bek | 25 | 21 | 0 | 100% |
| East_Gippsland | 24 | 23 | 0 | 100% |
| Benalla | 22 | 21 | 0 | 100% |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 20 | 8 | 0 | 100% |
| Queenscliffe | 18 | 18 | 0 | 100% |
| Strathbogie | 17 | 17 | 0 | 100% |
| Golden_Plains | 16 | 13 | 0 | 100% |
| Indigo | 15 | 8 | 0 | 100% |
| Whitehorse | 13 | 6 | 0 | 100% |
| Surf_Coast | 13 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| Moorabool | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Latrobe | 11 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Bayside | 11 | 8 | 0 | 100% |
| Southern_Grampians | 9 | 7 | 2 | 78% |
| Alpine | 9 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Wellington | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100% |
| Nillumbik | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Casey | 6 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Yarra_Ranges | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Whittlesea | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Mitchell | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Most Common Zones
Zones where demolition permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the approval rate for demolition permits in Victoria?
Across 34 Victorian councils, demolition permits have an overall approval rate of 100%, based on 4,168 applications.
Which council has the highest demolition approval rate?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest approval rate at 100% across 2,816 applications.
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