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When proposing to do work or change the use of a building it is essential
that you check the zoning of the land. Town planning zones (i.e. residential,
commercial, industrial etc) guide what type of development may be permitted on
your property.
You can view what town planning zone applies to your property by referring to
the town planning maps at Council’s Customer Service Centre. These maps can also be
viewed online.
It is also necessary to check that what you are proposing can meet the
objectives of the zone. The objectives of each zone are contained within the
Lane Cove Local Environmental Plan (Lane Cove LEP).
Once you have determined what zone applies to your property you must determine
whether your proposal is permitted in the town planning zone. The Lane Cove LEP
lists the types of development that are permitted within each town planning
zone. The types of development are divided into the following three categories:
- Development that is permitted without Council approval (DA probably not
needed)
- Development that is permitted only with Council approval (DA needed)
- Development that is prohibited (DA necessary but unlikely to be granted).
If you require any assistance please contact Council's Customer Service Centre
on 9911 3555.
Section 149 Planning Certificate
You may also want to purchase
a Section
149 Planning Certificate from Council. A Section 149 Planning
Certificate provides details of the zoning of the property and the
controls relating to it. It also indicates special policies that
apply to the property regarding issues such as flooding or bushfires.
This certificate is usually attached to the contract for the sale
of a property.
While a Section 149 Planning Certificate states all the relevant planning
instruments that apply to the property, it does not give detail about
development controls/standards or terms in those planning instruments. If
building works are being proposed, it will be necessary to research thoroughly
all of the terms of the planning instruments which apply to the land.
Go to Step 2 - Is DA
required?
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