Vegetation Permits in Victoria
Vegetation removal permits are required to remove, destroy, or lop native vegetation in areas covered by vegetation protection overlays.
Total Applications
6,972
Approved
3,143
Approval Rate
92%
Median Processing Time
53 days
Vegetation Permits by Council
| Council | Applications | Approved | Refused | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse | 1,217 | 714 | 144 | 83% |
| Mornington_Peninsula | 868 | 505 | 10 | 98% |
| Nillumbik | 776 | 120 | 27 | 82% |
| Moorabool | 525 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Monash | 392 | 193 | 50 | 79% |
| Murrindindi | 366 | 322 | 0 | 100% |
| Yarra_Ranges | 324 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Boroondara | 228 | 64 | 25 | 72% |
| Frankston | 223 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Strathbogie | 209 | 182 | 1 | 99% |
| Benalla | 183 | 164 | 0 | 100% |
| Casey | 179 | 89 | 10 | 90% |
| Bass_Coast | 167 | 103 | 1 | 99% |
| Glen_Eira | 129 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greater_Geelong | 119 | 73 | 0 | 100% |
| Hobsons_Bay | 107 | 95 | 0 | 100% |
| Bayside | 106 | 74 | 13 | 85% |
| Kingston | 103 | 19 | 0 | 100% |
| Manningham | 99 | 37 | 0 | 100% |
| Surf_Coast | 94 | 73 | 0 | 100% |
| Pyrenees | 73 | 70 | 0 | 100% |
| Yarra | 42 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Darebin | 42 | 7 | 0 | 100% |
| Moonee_Valley | 37 | 37 | 0 | 100% |
| Queenscliffe | 33 | 32 | 0 | 100% |
| Whittlesea | 32 | 16 | 0 | 100% |
| Indigo | 26 | 18 | 2 | 90% |
| Stonnington | 25 | 22 | 3 | 88% |
| Latrobe | 23 | 15 | 0 | 100% |
| Golden_Plains | 22 | 12 | 1 | 92% |
| South_Gippsland | 20 | 12 | 0 | 100% |
| Mitchell | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ararat | 18 | 13 | 0 | 100% |
| Merri-Bek | 13 | 9 | 1 | 90% |
| Hume | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maribyrnong | 12 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Southern_Grampians | 11 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Greater_Dandenong | 11 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Alpine | 10 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| Wyndham | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gannawarra | 9 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Wellington | 8 | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| Melbourne | 8 | 4 | 0 | 100% |
| Swan_Hill | 7 | 6 | 0 | 100% |
| Knox | 7 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Brimbank | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Horsham | 6 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Towong | 5 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Most Common Zones
Zones where vegetation permits are most frequently lodged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the approval rate for vegetation permits in Victoria?
Across 48 Victorian councils, vegetation permits have an overall approval rate of 92%, based on 6,972 applications.
How long does a vegetation permit take to process?
The median processing time for vegetation permits across Victoria is 53 days from lodgement to decision. Processing times vary significantly between councils.
Which council has the highest vegetation approval rate?
Murrindindi has the highest approval rate at 100% across 366 applications.
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