General planning

Animal production planning permit requirements across Victorian zones

A planning permit may be required to use or develop land for animal production in Victoria.

• No permit is required for a Section 1 (as-of-right) use
• A permit is required for a Section 2 use
• A Section 3 use is prohibited.

There are a range of zones where animal production may be permitted, and this is outlined in the Victoria Planning Provisions.

To determine if an activity is permissible in one of the above zones, the local council should be consulted as local laws may apply that restrict certain uses.

For more information on permit requirements across zones in Victoria, download:

• Permit requirements across zones in Victoria (PDF - 89.3 KB)
• Permit requirements across zones in Victoria (WORD - 95.9 KB)

Agriculture Victoria Planning and Advisory Service

In December 2021, the Victorian Government announced the Agriculture Victoria Planning and Advisory Service. The Advisory Service provides agricultural planning advice across all agricultural sectors including but not limited to dairy, pigs and poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, horticulture and grains.

Further information can be found on the on the Agriculture Victoria Planning and Advisory Service web page.

Further information on Animal Production

PPN87: Preparing a planning permit application for animal production

This practice note provides information and guidance for applicants about preparing a planning permit application to use and develop land for animal production.

View PPN87 at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Contact

For further information contact the Agriculture Victoria Planning and Advisory Service for all agricultural land use planning enquiries on agvic.planning@agriculture.vic.gov.au.