Renovation Permits in Victoria
Renovation permits cover alterations and additions to existing buildings, including extensions, internal reconfigurations, and facade changes.
Total Applications
6,326
Approved
4,521
Approval Rate
100%
Median Processing Time
13 days
Renovation Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 1,511 | 1,459 | 0 | 100% |
| Strathbogie | 473 | 447 | 0 | 100% |
| Benalla | 409 | 388 | 0 | 100% |
| Yarra | 392 | 95 | 2 | 98% |
| Glen_Eira | 383 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greater_Geelong | 306 | 253 | 1 | 100% |
| Murrindindi | 280 | 247 | 0 | 100% |
| Whittlesea | 226 | 177 | 1 | 99% |
| Moonee_Valley | 211 | 206 | 0 | 100% |
| Melbourne | 159 | 76 | 0 | 100% |
| Moorabool | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Monash | 145 | 120 | 2 | 98% |
| Pyrenees | 141 | 138 | 0 | 100% |
| Boroondara | 130 | 75 | 0 | 100% |
| Merri-Bek | 123 | 106 | 1 | 99% |
| Whitehorse | 122 | 74 | 4 | 95% |
| Maribyrnong | 100 | 39 | 0 | 100% |
| Kingston | 93 | 55 | 0 | 100% |
| Darebin | 91 | 40 | 1 | 98% |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 79 | 29 | 0 | 100% |
| Indigo | 64 | 51 | 0 | 100% |
| South_Gippsland | 59 | 38 | 0 | 100% |
| Bass_Coast | 57 | 39 | 1 | 98% |
| Surf_Coast | 53 | 43 | 0 | 100% |
| Frankston | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maroondah | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yarra_Ranges | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Casey | 41 | 27 | 1 | 96% |
| Stonnington | 37 | 36 | 1 | 97% |
| Wellington | 30 | 27 | 0 | 100% |
| Bayside | 30 | 26 | 0 | 100% |
| Nillumbik | 29 | 11 | 0 | 100% |
| East_Gippsland | 29 | 29 | 0 | 100% |
| Southern_Grampians | 26 | 23 | 0 | 100% |
| Golden_Plains | 26 | 19 | 0 | 100% |
| Manningham | 22 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Knox | 22 | 22 | 0 | 100% |
| Greater_Dandenong | 20 | 19 | 0 | 100% |
| Latrobe | 17 | 15 | 0 | 100% |
| Alpine | 15 | 8 | 0 | 100% |
| Queenscliffe | 13 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Gannawarra | 12 | 11 | 0 | 100% |
| Northern_Grampians | 10 | 9 | 0 | 100% |
| Swan_Hill | 8 | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| Mitchell | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hume | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ararat | 7 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
Most Common Zones
Zones where renovation permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the approval rate for renovation permits in Victoria?
Across 47 Victorian councils, renovation permits have an overall approval rate of 100%, based on 6,326 applications.
How long does a renovation permit take to process?
The median processing time for renovation permits across Victoria is 13 days from lodgement to decision. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council has the highest renovation approval rate?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest approval rate at 100% across 1,511 applications.
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