In Mount Alexander Shire we want to make sure that pets and animals are cared for and have enough room in the homes they live in. This is why we keep track of the number of pets you have.
What are the maximum number of animals I can have without a permit?
Maximum numbers of animals
You will need an excess animal permit if you have more than the number of animals in this table. See below for permit application details.
You do not need an excess animal permit for fish.
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Type of Animal
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Max. animals under 4,000sqm
(1 acre)
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Max. animals between
1 and 5 acres
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Max. animals between
5 and 20 acres
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Dogs
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2
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2*
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3*
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Cats
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2
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2
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3
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Rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs or mice
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6
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12
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Controls may apply. See below
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Poultry
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8
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15
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Controls may apply. See below
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Roosters, peacocks, pheasants.
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0
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1
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2
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Ducks, geese or
guinea fowl
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2
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10
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Controls may apply. See below
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Pigeons
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10
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15
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20
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Racing Pigeons
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40
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50
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Controls may apply. See below
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Cockatoo / galah (caged)
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Permit required
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1
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5
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Cows,horses Ostriches,emus,
llamas or alpacas
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0
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2
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Controls may apply. See below
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Sheep, goats
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2
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4
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Controls may apply. See below
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Pigs
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0
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2
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4
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- Flat or units – No animals permitted, except 1 dog, 2 cats and 2 rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs or mice
- 20 acres and above - 5* dogs and 5 cats are permitted. Controls may apply for all other animals
* The number does not apply to working dogs.
Controls may apply
The number of animals is not limited by local law, however, planning scheme controls may apply.
Please contact Council's planning department for more information.
Apply for a permit