Type of application

Construct a dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.

Criteria (all must be met)
  • The development meets the following standards of Clause 54:
    • A3 Street setback
    • A10 Side and rear setbacks
    • A11 Walls on boundaries
    • A12 Daylight to existing windows
    • A13 North facing window
    • A14 Overshadowing open space
    • A15 Overlooking.
Where this applies
  • Mixed Use Zone
  • Township Zone
  • Residential Growth Zone
  • General Residential Zone
  • Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Type of application

Construct or extend a front fence within 3 metres of a street if the fence is associated with one dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres.

Criteria (all must be met)

None

Where this applies
  • Mixed Use Zone
  • Township Zone
  • Residential Growth Zone
  • General Residential Zone
  • Neighbourhood Residential Zone.
Type of application

Construct a building or construct or carry out works (except in residential and rural zones.

Criteria (all must be met)
  • The estimated cost does not exceed:
    • $1,000,000 in an industrial zone, or
    • $500,000 in other applicable zones
  • The land is not within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone – does not apply in a Capital City Zone or Docklands Zone
  • Is not for a purpose listed in the table to Clause 53.10 in the planning scheme
  • Is not for a Brothel or Adult sex bookshop – this does not apply in a special purpose zone.
Where this applies
  • All industrial zones
  • All commercial zones
  • Special Use Zone
  • Comprehensive Development Zone
  • Capital City Zone
  • Docklands Zone
  • Priority Development Zone
  • Activity Centre Zone
Type of application

Construct a building or construct or carry out works in residential zones.

Criteria (all must be met)
  • The estimated cost does not exceed $100,000 and
  • The development is not associated with dwelling and
  • The development complies with the following standards of Clause 54:
    • A10 Side and rear setbacks
    • A11 Walls on boundaries
    • A12 Daylight to existing windows
    • A13 North facing windows
    • A14 Overshadowing open space
    • A15 Overlooking.
Where this applies
  • Clause 32.03-4
  • Clause 32.04-8
  • Clause 32.05-9
  • Clause 32.07-7
  • Clause 32.08-8
  • Clause 32.09-8
Type of application

Construct a building or construct or carry out works up to $250,000 in some rural zones.

Criteria (all must be met)
  • The land is not within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone
  • The land is not used for Animal keeping, Intensive animal husbandry or Rural industry
  • The works are not earthworks specified in the schedule to the zone.
Where this applies
  • Rural Living Zone
  • Green Wedge Zone
  • Green Wedge A Zone
  • Rural Conservation Zone
Type of application

Construct a building or construct or carry out works up to $500,000 in some rural zones.

Criteria (all must be met)
  • The works are not earthworks specified in the schedule to the zone
  • For buildings and works associated with a Section 2 use the land is not:
    • used for animal keeping, intensive animal husbandry or rural industry
    • within 30 metres of land (not a road) which is in a residential zone.
Where this applies
  • Farming Zone
  • Rural Activity Zone

Page last updated: 20/09/23