Fencing Permits in Victoria
Fencing permits may be required for front fences exceeding height limits or in heritage and character areas.
Total Applications
1,603
Approved
1,075
Approval Rate
99%
Median Processing Time
16 days
Fencing Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 481 | 465 | 0 | 100% |
| Whitehorse | 142 | 102 | 3 | 97% |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 126 | 98 | 1 | 99% |
| Glen_Eira | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bayside | 115 | 87 | 5 | 95% |
| Benalla | 62 | 57 | 0 | 100% |
| Kingston | 60 | 27 | 0 | 100% |
| Nillumbik | 58 | 5 | 2 | 71% |
| Yarra | 55 | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| Monash | 49 | 29 | 0 | 100% |
| Surf_Coast | 41 | 35 | 0 | 100% |
| Greater_Geelong | 32 | 24 | 0 | 100% |
| Boroondara | 28 | 14 | 2 | 88% |
| Casey | 25 | 16 | 2 | 89% |
| Yarra_Ranges | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Moonee_Valley | 20 | 18 | 1 | 95% |
| Melbourne | 20 | 9 | 0 | 100% |
| Maroondah | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Stonnington | 14 | 14 | 0 | 100% |
| Pyrenees | 12 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Merri-Bek | 11 | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| Frankston | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Manningham | 9 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| Whittlesea | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Wellington | 8 | 8 | 0 | 100% |
| Moorabool | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greater_Dandenong | 8 | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| Darebin | 8 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| Strathbogie | 7 | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| Indigo | 7 | 6 | 0 | 100% |
| Queenscliffe | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
Most Common Zones
Zones where fencing permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the approval rate for fencing permits in Victoria?
Across 31 Victorian councils, fencing permits have an overall approval rate of 99%, based on 1,603 applications.
How long does a fencing permit take to process?
The median processing time for fencing permits across Victoria is 16 days from lodgement to decision. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council has the highest fencing approval rate?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest approval rate at 100% across 481 applications.
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