Subdivision Permits in Victoria
Data from 2000–2026
Land subdivision involves dividing a single parcel of land into two or more lots. In Victoria, most subdivisions require a planning permit and must comply with zoning and overlay controls.
Total Applications
23,712
Approved
18,586
78% of all
Refused
61
0% of all
Withdrawn / Other
5,065
Application Outcomes
Of 18,647 decided applications, 100% were approved.
Processing Time
25th percentile
14 days
Median
44 days
75th percentile
90 days
90th percentile
171 days
75% of subdivision permits are decided within 90 days. Based on 1,905 applications with complete date records.
Subdivision Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | Median Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 10,729 | 10,454 | 0 | 26 | — |
| Moorabool | 1,179 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — |
| Strathbogie | 1,049 | 944 | 9 | 78 | — |
| Murrindindi | 924 | 805 | 0 | 96 | — |
| Casey | 825 | 615 | 17 | 37 | 69 |
| Glen_Eira | 748 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Benalla | 725 | 687 | 0 | 20 | — |
| Moonee_Valley | 625 | 624 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Greater_Geelong | 607 | 455 | 5 | 44 | — |
| Monash | 528 | 463 | 1 | 9 | — |
| Whitehorse | 508 | 470 | 3 | 21 | — |
| Bayside | 448 | 422 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Yarra_Ranges | 370 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Whittlesea | 357 | 121 | 0 | 3 | 30 |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 351 | 253 | 2 | 12 | 49 |
| Darebin | 338 | 268 | 2 | 10 | — |
| Merri-Bek | 315 | 305 | 2 | 8 | — |
| Pyrenees | 311 | 300 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kingston | 303 | 59 | 1 | 9 | — |
| Latrobe | 253 | 183 | 2 | 23 | — |
| Bass_Coast | 182 | 105 | 3 | 17 | — |
| Greater_Dandenong | 173 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Frankston | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nillumbik | 163 | 36 | 5 | 6 | — |
| Wellington | 136 | 109 | 0 | 5 | 78 |
| Surf_Coast | 98 | 64 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Boroondara | 93 | 74 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Golden_Plains | 87 | 58 | 2 | 8 | — |
| Wyndham | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Melbourne | 82 | 36 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Hume | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Maribyrnong | 79 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 62 |
| Indigo | 79 | 50 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Manningham | 75 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 69 |
| South_Gippsland | 68 | 38 | 1 | 11 | — |
| Swan_Hill | 67 | 54 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Yarra | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Stonnington | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mitchell | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Horsham | 51 | 40 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ararat | 50 | 40 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Alpine | 50 | 28 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Southern_Grampians | 45 | 25 | 1 | 5 | — |
| East_Gippsland | 35 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Northern_Grampians | 34 | 30 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Gannawarra | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Towong | 17 | 12 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Buloke | 16 | 12 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Queenscliffe | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Knox | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most Common Zones
Zones where subdivision permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the outcomes for subdivision permit applications in Victoria?
Of 23,712 subdivision applications tracked across 50 Victorian councils, 18,586 were approved and 61 were refused. An additional 498 applications were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 100% were approved.
How long does a subdivision permit take to process?
The median processing time for subdivision permits across Victoria is 44 days from lodgement to decision. 75% of applications are decided within 90 days. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council processes the most subdivision permits?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest volume with 10,729 subdivision applications.
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Search your propertyBased on 23,712 subdivision applications from 50 councils (2000–2026). Outcome rates are calculated from decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.