Keeping Animals on your Property
Depending on what animals you want to keep and where you live, you may need a Local Laws animal permit and/or a planning permit.
You don't need a keeping of animals permit to keep the following type/quantity of animal:
| Type of Animal |
Flats, Units Or Townhouses |
On land up to 1 hectare, excluding Farm Land |
On land greater than 1 hectare and up to 2 hectares, other than Farm Land |
Farm Land |
| Dogs |
2 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
| Cats |
2 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
| Poultry (no roosters) |
0 |
6 |
30 |
Municipal Planning Scheme Applies |
| Large or Noisy Birds |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Pigeons |
0 |
50 |
150 |
| Domestic birds (caged) |
2 |
50 |
100 |
| Horses/donkeys |
Prohibited |
0 |
2 |
| Cattle |
Prohibited
|
0 |
5 |
| Sheep/goats |
Prohibited
|
0 |
10 |
| Pigs |
Prohibited
|
0 |
0 |
| Any other livestock |
Prohibited
|
0 |
2 |
- 0.5 hectares = 1.236 acres, 2 hectares = 4.94 acres
- For the purpose of calculating Animal numbers, the progeny of any dog or cat lawfully kept will be counted from 12 weeks after their birth.
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How to apply for a Keeping of Animals permit
If you have more animals on your property than what is listed in the table above, you are required to apply for a Keeping of Animals permit. To complete this form, visit the Forms page of our website and click on the Pets and Animals heading.
If you require a permit under the Municipal Planning Scheme, please phone Council on (03) 5450 9333 and ask to speak to a planner.
Cancellation of Keeping of Animals Permit
If you currently hold a valid Keeping of Animals Permit and wish to cancel this permit, please complete a notification form below.
Click here to view form.