Apply for extra animals on your land

Residential land/zone means land in any of the residential zones under the Murrindindi Planning Scheme or land characterised as such if the land is under 1 hectare in size.

Residents living on residential properties require permission from Council to keep the following animals:

• more than 2 dogs
• restricted dog breeds and dangerous dogs
• more than 2 cats
• more than 10 chickens
• more than 2 ducks, geese, pheasants or turkeys
• more than 2 rabbits
• more than 2 guinea pigs
• more than 2 ferrets
• more than 50 domestic birds
• sheep, goats, horses, or cattle - unless the land is more than 0.5 hectares in size, in which case the number that may be kept without a permit is no more than 2
• any pigs, roosters or peacocks
• any pigeons other than those registered with an organisation (i.e. Victorian Racing Pigeon Union; Victorian Homing Association and Victorian Pigeon Racing Association)

To apply to keep additional animals please complete the form below.

Complete an Additional Animal Permit Application

Residents living on rural properties require permission from Council to keep the following animals:

• more than 5 dogs
• restricted dog breeds or dangerous dogs
• more than 5 cats
• any pigeons other than those registered with an organisation (i.e. Victorian Racing Pigeon Union; Victorian Homing Association and Victorian Pigeon Racing Association)

Note: The above regulations do not apply where a planning permit has been obtained for land used for the purposes of animal boarding or breeding.

Complete an Additional Animal Permit Application