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Excess Animals & Livestock
Permit Application
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City of Casey Community Local Law 2/2010
Application checklist
To be eligible for a permit, you must provide certain information specified in this checklist. Not providing the
information will result in a delay or non-approval of your permit application.
Site plan. You must provide a site plan in the template provided in Section 3. Photographs may also be submitted
to support your application.
Land owner approval. If you are not the owner of the land/property, you must have approval from the land owner
to keep excess animals and/or livestock.
How to lodge and pay
The application fee of $115 must be paid at the time of lodging your initial application. No payment required for
renewal of existing permit. Application fees are non-refundable. If you need clarification on fees or require more
information about permits, call Council on 9705 5200.
You can lodge your application:
By email
(Visa or Mastercard only). Complete the Credit Card Authorisation form available on the website and
email the completed application form, Credit Card Authorisation form and attachments to
[email protected]
By post
(Visa, Mastercard, cheque or money order only). Do not send cash by mail.
If paying by Visa or Mastercard, complete the Credit Card Authorisation form available on the website
and post the completed application form, Credit Card Authorisation form and attachments to City of
Casey, PO Box 1000, Narre Warren VIC 3805.
If paying by cheque or money order, enclose the cheque or money order made payable to ‘City of
Casey’ and post the completed application form, cheque or money order and attachments to the postal
address above.
In person
(Eftpos, cash, Visa, Mastercard, cheque or money order). Bring along with your application to:
Civic Centre, Magid Drive, Narre Warren.
8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday.
Cranbourne Customer Service Centre, Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday; 9 am - midday, Saturday.
Narre Warren South Customer Service Centre, Shop 8, Amberly Park Shopping Centre, 101 Seebeck
Drive, Narre Warren South
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday; 9 am - midday, Saturday.
Offices not open on public holidays.
Privacy
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and used for the
specified purpose. You can access your personal information by contacting Council’s Privacy Officer on 9705 5200.
Office use only
Payment received (date)
Receipt number
Applicant’s details
Surname
Given names
Property address
Suburb
Postcode
Telephone (BH)
Mobile
Email (all email correspondence will sent to this email)
Are you the owner of the land/property at which the animals are to be kept?
Yes
 Go to the permit details section below
 You must have obtained approval from the land owner to keep excess animals or livestock on the property, and provide
the name of the land owner and a contact telephone number
Name of land owner
Contact telephone (BH)
No
Permit details
If granted, how would you like to receive your permit?
By email
By post
What type of permit are you applying for? (choose all that apply)
Cats and dogs
More than two cats on a property under 4,000 square metres ...................
 Complete sections 1 & 3.
More than two dogs on a property under 4,000 square metres ..................
 Complete sections 1 & 3.
More than four cats on a property over 4,000 square metres .....................
 Complete sections 1 & 3.
More than four dogs on a property over 4,000 square metres ....................
 Complete sections 1 & 3.
Other animals and livestock on land less than 4,000 square metres
More than five large birds
(pigeons, cockatoos or other large bird; excluding poultry) ........................
 Complete sections 2 & 3.
More than 20 small birds
(budgerigars, canaries, finches or other similar size) .................................
 Complete sections 2 & 3.
More than five poultry over the age of 12 weeks
(chickens, ducks, geese, peacocks, pheasants, turkeys, guinea fowl) ......
 Complete sections 2 & 3.
More than five rabbits .................................................................................
 Complete sections 2 & 3.
More than eight guinea pigs or ferrets ........................................................
 Complete sections 2 & 3.
Other livestock (any other animal not mentioned above)............................
 Complete sections 2 & 3.
Section 1 – Cats and Dogs
1. Provide details of all cats and dogs that will be kept at the property (list all cats and dogs, not just the excess)
Name of animal
Cat or dog?
Cat
Dog
Cat
Dog
Cat
Dog
Cat
Dog
Cat
Dog
Cat
Dog
Cat
Dog
Cat
Dog
Cat
Dog
Council registration number (Tag No.)
Section 2 – Other animals and livestock
2. Are you proposing to keep any roosters on the property?
No
 Go to question 3.
Yes
 How many ?
3. Besides cats, dogs and roosters, provide details of all other animals, birds and livestock that will be kept at the property.
Number (how many?)
Type of animal
Breed
Females
Males
Section 3 – Site plan (to be completed by all applicants)
4.
You must provide a site plan using the template below.
All animals must be securely confined to your premises.
Minimum distance requirements
Structures to enclose/house animals must be:
» at least 6 metres (m) from the front boundary of the property; and
» at least 1.2m from any boundary of the land; and
» at least 3m from any dwelling on your neighbours’ property (adjoining land); and
» not less than 3m from the nearest dwelling on your land (except for a dog kennel, cat enclosure or bird aviary used to house
small birds)
What the site plan must show
Using the symbols below, show the location of all:
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houses/dwellings and garages on your property; and
animal enclosures on your property (aviaries, kennels, catteries, fences, stables, other enclosure); and
livestock water and feed troughs on your property.
If completing the diagram on screen, you can copy and paste the symbols and resize accordingly. If drawing the diagram by hand you
can resize the symbols to suit your needs. If re-sized, all symbols still need to be identifiable.
If the space provided is insufficient, attach a separate diagram using the same template and symbols.
Symbols House/Dwelling =
Garage =
Animal enclosure=
Water/feed trough =
Street frontage of your property
Applicant declaration
5.
By lodging this application you declare that:
» The information provided in this application form and all attachments is true and correct. You understand it is an
offence to provide false information and penalties apply.
» If you are not the land owner of the property to which this application applies, you have sought and gained
approval from the land owner to apply for and keep excess animals or livestock on the property.
» If the permit is granted, you will comply with all permit conditions and the City of Casey Community Local Law
2/2010.
Checklist
Remember, your application cannot be processed without the application fee and information specified in the
checklist on the first page of this form.
What happens next?
» Council will consider your application. You may be required to provide further information.
» Neighbour feedback forms will be forwarded by Council to the neighbouring properties that may be affected by this
application.
» In most cases, a Council Officer will contact you to arrange a visit to the property and determine whether to grant a
permit.
» No additional permit fees apply. If approved, your permit will be sent to you. If not approved, Council will contact you .