Local Planning Policies

A Local Planning Policy sets out specific rules for different development types. It is still prepared under the provisions of Local Planning Scheme No.8.

Local Planning Policies are extremely useful, as they give guidance on how a development will be assessed by planning authorities.

Local Planning Policies and Design Guidelines:

Local Planning Policy 6.1 – Vehicle Parking 

Local Planning Policy 6.2 – Extractive Industries 

Local Planning Policy 6.3 – Minor Exemptions

Local Planning Policy 6.4 – Significant Trees 

Local Planning Policy 6.5 – Heritage Places

Local Planning Policy 6.6 – Home Businesses

Local Planning Policy 6.7 – Community Engagement 

Local Planning Policy 6.8 – Urban Landscaping 

Local Planning Policy 6.9 - Rural Pursuits

Local Planning Policy 6.10 – Ancillary Dwellings

Local Planning Policy 6.11 – Signage and Advertising 

Local Planning Policy 6.12 - Outbuildings

Local Planning Policy 6.14 - Temporary Residential Accommodation

Local Planning Policy 6.16 - Short Stay Accommodation 

Local Planning Policy 6.17 - Development in Rural Residential Zones

Local Planning Policy 6.19 - Dams

Local Planning Policy 6.23 - Amendment and Extenstion of Term of Development Approval