Fencing Permits in Victoria
Data from 2000–2026
Fencing permits may be required for front fences exceeding height limits or in heritage and character areas.
Total Applications
1,769
Approved
1,110
63% of all
Refused
19
1% of all
Withdrawn / Other
640
Application Outcomes
Of 1,129 decided applications, 98% were approved.
Processing Time
25th percentile
11 days
Median
19 days
75th percentile
45 days
90th percentile
91 days
75% of fencing permits are decided within 45 days. Based on 278 applications with complete date records.
Fencing Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | Median Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 481 | 465 | 0 | 15 | — |
| Whitehorse | 194 | 142 | 7 | 27 | — |
| Glen_Eira | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 126 | 98 | 1 | 6 | 16 |
| Bayside | 119 | 89 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Kingston | 85 | 5 | 0 | 26 | — |
| Benalla | 62 | 57 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Yarra | 60 | 8 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Nillumbik | 58 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Monash | 55 | 29 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Surf_Coast | 41 | 35 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Greater_Geelong | 32 | 24 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Moonee_Valley | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Boroondara | 28 | 14 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Yarra_Ranges | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Casey | 25 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 73 |
| Melbourne | 24 | 9 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Maroondah | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Stonnington | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Whittlesea | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Pyrenees | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Merri-Bek | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Frankston | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Moorabool | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Manningham | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Wellington | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Greater_Dandenong | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Darebin | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strathbogie | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Indigo | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Queenscliffe | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — |
Most Common Zones
Zones where fencing permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the outcomes for fencing permit applications in Victoria?
Of 1,769 fencing applications tracked across 31 Victorian councils, 1,110 were approved and 19 were refused. An additional 121 applications were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 98% were approved.
How long does a fencing permit take to process?
The median processing time for fencing permits across Victoria is 19 days from lodgement to decision. 75% of applications are decided within 45 days. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council processes the most fencing permits?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest volume with 481 fencing applications.
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Search your propertyBased on 1,769 fencing applications from 31 councils (2000–2026). Outcome rates are calculated from decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.