Other Permits in Victoria
Data from 2000–2026
Other planning permit applications that do not fit into the standard categories.
Total Applications
14,823
Approved
10,220
69% of all
Refused
101
1% of all
Withdrawn / Other
4,502
Application Outcomes
Of 10,321 decided applications, 99% were approved.
Processing Time
25th percentile
17 days
Median
47 days
75th percentile
103 days
90th percentile
199 days
75% of other permits are decided within 103 days. Based on 1,224 applications with complete date records.
Other Permits by Council
Most Common Zones
Zones where other permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the outcomes for other permit applications in Victoria?
Of 14,823 other applications tracked across 53 Victorian councils, 10,220 were approved and 101 were refused. An additional 834 applications were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 99% were approved.
How long does a other permit take to process?
The median processing time for other permits across Victoria is 47 days from lodgement to decision. 75% of applications are decided within 103 days. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council processes the most other permits?
Murrindindi has the highest volume with 2,964 other applications.
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Search your propertyBased on 14,823 other applications from 53 councils (2000–2026). Outcome rates are calculated from decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.