Planning Permit Activity in Victoria

Monitoring planning permit activity is a key part of improving Victoria's planning system. Planning permit data is collected monthly from Victoria's 80 responsible authorities. 

It provides vital information to inform planning decisions, measure outcomes and improve services. The availablity of statistical data on planning permit activity enables early identification of development industry trends, provides information on activity levels, factors affecting permit workload volumes for each council area and differences between and within metropolitan and rural areas across Victoria.


  • Planning Permit Activity Monthly Statistics - April 2012

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    Statistics on the previous month's planning permit application activity statewide, including applications received and decisions made.

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  • Planning Permit Activity Annual Report 2010-11

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    Statistics on permit activity at local government, region and state level, as well as digital copies of the report available for download.

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  • Planning Permit Activity Reporting System (PPARS)

    Information about the Department's online permit activity reporting system, including published materials and assistance to users.

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  • Planning Permit Activity Data Requests

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    Information on acquiring specific planning activity data for analysis and varying options for targeted reporting

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