Amendment Permits in Victoria
Data from 2000–2026
Permit amendments modify conditions or plans on an existing planning permit without requiring a new application.
Total Applications
2,727
Approved
1,493
55% of all
Refused
25
1% of all
Withdrawn / Other
1,209
Application Outcomes
Of 1,518 decided applications, 98% were approved.
Processing Time
25th percentile
24 days
Median
58 days
75th percentile
115 days
90th percentile
209 days
75% of amendment permits are decided within 115 days. Based on 240 applications with complete date records.
Amendment Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | Median Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boroondara | 756 | 700 | 4 | 9 | — |
| Whitehorse | 301 | 228 | 7 | 35 | — |
| Casey | 259 | 102 | 8 | 26 | 74 |
| Yarra | 202 | 8 | 1 | 9 | — |
| Melbourne | 198 | 79 | 0 | 10 | — |
| Whittlesea | 184 | 82 | 2 | 5 | 39 |
| Surf_Coast | 151 | 123 | 0 | 8 | — |
| Frankston | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Darebin | 86 | 10 | 1 | 9 | — |
| Wyndham | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strathbogie | 52 | 47 | 0 | 5 | — |
| South_Gippsland | 50 | 34 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Moorabool | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Yarra_Ranges | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Glen_Eira | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hobsons_Bay | 26 | 25 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Mitchell | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Indigo | 16 | 12 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Monash | 15 | 6 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Pyrenees | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Manningham | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Brimbank | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Nillumbik | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Maribyrnong | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Merri-Bek | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Kingston | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Greater_Geelong | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
Most Common Zones
Zones where amendment permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the outcomes for amendment permit applications in Victoria?
Of 2,727 amendment applications tracked across 28 Victorian councils, 1,493 were approved and 25 were refused. An additional 135 applications were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 98% were approved.
How long does a amendment permit take to process?
The median processing time for amendment permits across Victoria is 58 days from lodgement to decision. 75% of applications are decided within 115 days. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council processes the most amendment permits?
Boroondara has the highest volume with 756 amendment applications.
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Search your propertyBased on 2,727 amendment applications from 28 councils (2000–2026). Outcome rates are calculated from decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.