Signage Permits in Victoria
Data from 2000–2026
Signage permits cover the display of advertising signs, business identification signs, and other signage.
Total Applications
5,732
Approved
3,647
64% of all
Refused
51
1% of all
Withdrawn / Other
2,034
Application Outcomes
Of 3,698 decided applications, 99% were approved.
Processing Time
25th percentile
41 days
Median
83 days
75th percentile
138 days
90th percentile
224 days
75% of signage permits are decided within 138 days. Based on 607 applications with complete date records.
Signage Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | Median Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 1,428 | 1,354 | 0 | 65 | — |
| Melbourne | 484 | 238 | 0 | 31 | — |
| Casey | 341 | 244 | 9 | 24 | 80 |
| Kingston | 297 | 48 | 3 | 17 | — |
| Greater_Geelong | 258 | 200 | 2 | 19 | — |
| Whitehorse | 238 | 173 | 10 | 24 | — |
| Glen_Eira | 234 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Monash | 192 | 134 | 7 | 8 | — |
| Moorabool | 168 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Yarra | 166 | 10 | 3 | 10 | — |
| Moonee_Valley | 155 | 152 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Darebin | 132 | 91 | 0 | 12 | — |
| Benalla | 116 | 100 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Murrindindi | 102 | 73 | 0 | 20 | — |
| Latrobe | 98 | 71 | 1 | 10 | — |
| Strathbogie | 97 | 86 | 0 | 10 | — |
| Bayside | 95 | 70 | 6 | 14 | 77 |
| Stonnington | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 80 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 88 |
| Whittlesea | 74 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 59 |
| Frankston | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Greater_Dandenong | 68 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 127 |
| Merri-Bek | 66 | 55 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Boroondara | 65 | 26 | 0 | 9 | — |
| Yarra_Ranges | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Pyrenees | 61 | 59 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Maribyrnong | 52 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 84 |
| Nillumbik | 45 | 13 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Hume | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Wyndham | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Southern_Grampians | 32 | 26 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Manningham | 29 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Bass_Coast | 27 | 19 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Surf_Coast | 25 | 18 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Indigo | 25 | 19 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Mitchell | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Horsham | 22 | 20 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Golden_Plains | 22 | 14 | 1 | 1 | — |
| East_Gippsland | 21 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 41 |
| South_Gippsland | 15 | 11 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Swan_Hill | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Wellington | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 70 |
| Northern_Grampians | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Brimbank | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ararat | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Gannawarra | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Queenscliffe | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Alpine | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
Most Common Zones
Zones where signage permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the outcomes for signage permit applications in Victoria?
Of 5,732 signage applications tracked across 48 Victorian councils, 3,647 were approved and 51 were refused. An additional 321 applications were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 99% were approved.
How long does a signage permit take to process?
The median processing time for signage permits across Victoria is 83 days from lodgement to decision. 75% of applications are decided within 138 days. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council processes the most signage permits?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest volume with 1,428 signage applications.
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Search your propertyBased on 5,732 signage applications from 48 councils (2000–2026). Outcome rates are calculated from decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.