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City of Greater Dandenong
PO Box 200, Dandenong
Victoria Australia 3175
9239 5100
council@cgd.vic.gov.au
 




Animals  |  Laws for Animal Owners  |  Number of Animals  
Number of Animals   

Animals and Residential Blocks

On a property that is less that 1/2 hectare in size, the maximum number of animals (per type), which can be kept without an excess animal permit, is:

Type of Animal

Max no. allowed
(without permit)
Dogs

2

Cats

2

Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits or Rodents

5

Birds (all poultry, except roosters)*

20

Roosters**

1

Racing Pigeons (birds are not classed as animals)

20




Animals and Land Size

*A maximum of 10 birds is allowed on land that is less than 400 square metres in size.

**Roosters cannot be kept on land that is less than 400 square metres in size.

No livestock can be kept on land that is less than ½ hectare in size.

 


Excess Animals Permits

Local Laws Fact Sheet - Number of Animals
Application for Excess Animal Permit

Permit cost: $35.00 (Pension card holders can receive a 50% discount)
The fee is for a lifetime unless there is a change in permit circumstances.

Condition: Consent of all ajoining neighbours is required
                 Residents to pay upon application

Forward application and payment to:

City of Greater Dandenong
Residential Amenity Unit
PO Box 200
DANDENONG 3175

For further information contact Council




     
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