Under Section 126 of the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987, it is an offence to keep a cat (including indoors) in certain areas close to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
Cats are not allowed in Botanic Ridge and Settlers Run due to the proximity to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, which is home to many native and endangered animals, including the Southern Brown Bandicoot, cats are not allowed at the following locations:
- Botanic Ridge Estate View map
- Settlers Run View map
- The part of Junction Village within the Botanic Ridge Precinct Structure Plan area or the Urban Growth Zone (Schedule 4). View map
If you currently own a cat in either of these areas, you must rehouse it and provide us with evidence. Failure to comply can result in legal action.
If your cat is already registered and you rehouse it, you can cancel your registration.
Report a cat at Botanic Ridge Estate or Settlers Run