Subdivision Permits in Victoria
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
22,677
Approved
18,178
Approval Rate
100%
Median Processing Time
33 days
Subdivision Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsons_Bay | 10,729 | 10,454 | 0 | 100% |
| Moorabool | 1,172 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Strathbogie | 1,049 | 944 | 9 | 99% |
| Murrindindi | 920 | 805 | 0 | 100% |
| Casey | 789 | 615 | 17 | 97% |
| Benalla | 725 | 687 | 0 | 100% |
| Greater_Geelong | 607 | 455 | 5 | 99% |
| Glen_Eira | 510 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Monash | 479 | 438 | 1 | 100% |
| Bayside | 433 | 406 | 3 | 99% |
| Moonee_Valley | 390 | 386 | 0 | 100% |
| Yarra_Ranges | 352 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 351 | 253 | 2 | 99% |
| Darebin | 338 | 268 | 2 | 99% |
| Whitehorse | 336 | 300 | 2 | 99% |
| Whittlesea | 317 | 121 | 0 | 100% |
| Merri-Bek | 315 | 305 | 2 | 99% |
| Pyrenees | 311 | 300 | 0 | 100% |
| Kingston | 246 | 176 | 0 | 100% |
| Greater_Dandenong | 173 | 145 | 0 | 100% |
| Bass_Coast | 171 | 105 | 3 | 97% |
| Latrobe | 169 | 114 | 2 | 98% |
| Frankston | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nillumbik | 163 | 36 | 5 | 88% |
| Wellington | 136 | 109 | 0 | 100% |
| Surf_Coast | 98 | 64 | 0 | 100% |
| Boroondara | 93 | 74 | 0 | 100% |
| Golden_Plains | 87 | 58 | 2 | 97% |
| Indigo | 79 | 50 | 1 | 98% |
| Maribyrnong | 76 | 50 | 0 | 100% |
| Melbourne | 74 | 36 | 0 | 100% |
| Wyndham | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South_Gippsland | 68 | 38 | 1 | 97% |
| Swan_Hill | 67 | 54 | 0 | 100% |
| Manningham | 67 | 31 | 0 | 100% |
| Hume | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Yarra | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Horsham | 51 | 40 | 0 | 100% |
| Ararat | 50 | 40 | 0 | 100% |
| Alpine | 50 | 28 | 1 | 97% |
| Stonnington | 49 | 49 | 0 | 100% |
| Mitchell | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Southern_Grampians | 45 | 25 | 1 | 96% |
| East_Gippsland | 35 | 33 | 0 | 100% |
| Northern_Grampians | 34 | 30 | 0 | 100% |
| Gannawarra | 18 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Towong | 17 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Buloke | 16 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Queenscliffe | 14 | 13 | 0 | 100% |
| Knox | 7 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
Most Common Zones
Zones where subdivision permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the approval rate for subdivision permits in Victoria?
Across 50 Victorian councils, subdivision permits have an overall approval rate of 100%, based on 22,677 applications.
How long does a subdivision permit take to process?
The median processing time for subdivision permits across Victoria is 33 days from lodgement to decision. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council has the highest subdivision approval rate?
Hobsons_Bay has the highest approval rate at 100% across 10,729 applications.
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