Easement Permits in Victoria
Data from 2000–2026
Easement applications involve the creation, variation, or removal of easements on land titles.
Total Applications
600
Approved
441
74% of all
Refused
3
1% of all
Withdrawn / Other
156
Application Outcomes
Of 444 decided applications, 99% were approved.
Processing Time
25th percentile
45 days
Median
63 days
75th percentile
99 days
90th percentile
195 days
75% of easement permits are decided within 99 days. Based on 65 applications with complete date records.
Easement Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | Median Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 199 | 196 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Murrindindi | 51 | 43 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Casey | 30 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 63 |
| Strathbogie | 27 | 24 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Moorabool | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Whitehorse | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Glen_Eira | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Benalla | 18 | 16 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Greater_Geelong | 17 | 14 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 61 |
| Kingston | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Darebin | 15 | 11 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Yarra_Ranges | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Moonee_Valley | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Whittlesea | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Merri-Bek | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Pyrenees | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nillumbik | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Melbourne | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bayside | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Frankston | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bass_Coast | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Yarra | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Boroondara | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Stonnington | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mitchell | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Latrobe | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most Common Zones
Zones where easement permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the outcomes for easement permit applications in Victoria?
Of 600 easement applications tracked across 27 Victorian councils, 441 were approved and 3 were refused. An additional 24 applications were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 99% were approved.
How long does a easement permit take to process?
The median processing time for easement permits across Victoria is 63 days from lodgement to decision. 75% of applications are decided within 99 days. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council processes the most easement permits?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest volume with 199 easement applications.
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Search your propertyBased on 600 easement applications from 27 councils (2000–2026). Outcome rates are calculated from decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.