Wellington Shire Council's vision is for happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities.
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1300 366 244An owner or occupier of property must not keep or allow to be kept without a permit, a greater number of each type of animal other than as displayed in the list below.
Should a lawfully kept animal bear offspring, the litter will be exempt from the below laws for 12 weeks.
If you are unsure as to your property zoning you can do a Property and parcel search.
For information on how to apply for a permit please visit the Local Laws Permits page.
Wellington Shire Council is not legislatively authorised to deal with issues relating to wildlife.
For enquiries regarding wildlife (eg. snakes, birds, possums etc.) please visit the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action website.
Certain animals are bound by State and Commonwealth legislation in regards to the amount that can be kept on a property. Further details are available from the Agriculture Victoria website.
Farming Zone: 4 Maximum
Rural Living Zone: 4 Maximum
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): 1 Maximum
Other Zone: 2 Maximum
Farming Zone: 5 Maximum
Rural Living Zone: 3 Maximum
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): 1 Maximum
Other Zone: 2 Maximum
Farming Zone: No Maximum Limit
Rural Living Zone: No Maximum Limit
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): No Maximum Limit
Other Zone: No Maximum Limit
Farming Zone: No Maximum Limit
Rural Living Zone: No Maximum Limit
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): No Maximum Limit
Other Zone: No Maximum Limit
Farming Zone: No Maximum Limit
Rural Living Zone: No Maximum Limit
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): 2 Maximum
Other Zone: 10 Maximum
Farming Zone: No Maximum Limit
Rural Living Zone: No Maximum Limit
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): 1 Maximum
Other Zone: 2 Maximum
Farming Zone: No Maximum Limit
Rural Living Zone: No Maximum Limit
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): No Maximum Limit
Other Zone: No Maximum Limit
Farming Zone: 10 Maximum
Rural Living Zone: 10 Maximum
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): Not Permitted
Other Zone: 2 Maximum
Farming Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Rural Living Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): Not Permitted
Other Zone: Permit Required
Farming Zone: No Maximum Limit
Rural Living Zone: No Maximum Limit
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): 2 Maximum
Other Zone: 2 Maximum
Farming Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Rural Living Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): Not Permitted
Other Zone: Permit Required
Farming Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Rural Living Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): Not Permitted
Other Zone: Permit Required
Farming Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Rural Living Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): Not permitted
Other Zone: Not permitted
Farming Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Rural Living Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): Not Permitted
Other Zone: Not Permitted
Farming Zone: Unrestricted
Rural Living Zone: 20 Maximum
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): 1 Maximum
Other Zone: 10 Maximum
Farming Zone: Unrestricted
Rural Living Zone: 1 Maximum
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): 0
Other Zone: Permit Required
Farming Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Rural Living Zone: In accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation
Multi-Dwelling/Flat Lot (Area less than 400 sq/m): Not Permitted
Other Zone: Permit Required