Guides and maps for property and development

Get guidance on popular topics like removing trees or building fences to understand land-use, planning, building and infrastructure needs. You can also find links to important mapping and planning resources. 

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Get familiar with the general permit process with our when do you need a permit guide.

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View maps, the planning scheme and amendments to the scheme

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Explore our maps to find information about your property. View up to date and historical aerial photography and discover more about your neighbourhood.

Instructional GIF on how to find planning zones

View a list of all current and past changes to the planning scheme.

Trees

Find out how to remove a tree or report issues with a tree on public land.

Make sure to check if you're allowed to remove a tree on your property. If it's a protected tree, you'll need to find out what your obligations are.

You can report a tree or tree branch that is obstructing the road, footpath or is in danger of falling or causing damage.

Fences

See what's required when building or replacing a fence.

Swimming pool and spas

Understand what's needed when you have a pool or spa.

Find out what you need to do to build a swimming pool or spa according to safety and building regulations

Find out how and when you need to register your swimming pool or spa.

Find out who can inspect your pool or spa and how and when to lodge regular proof or compliance.

Find out what you need to do if you are demolishing a pool or spa on your property.

Septic tanks

Find out about connecting to sewer and installing, removing or decommissioning a new septic tank.

Understand how to maintain your septic tank, how often they need cleaning, which professionals can assist you, and how to notify us after cleaning.

Find out when a permit is required to install or alter a septic tank system, how to apply, and what documentation we need you to provide.

Do you need to connect to sewer and remove an old septic tank? Find out how to safely decommission your septic tank and how to notify us after it has been removed.

Development guides

These guides below may help you with planning your development:

Single dwellings, dwelling extensions and outbuildings
Development in non urban areas
Development in non urban areas
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78.9 KB
UPDATED: 9 February 2022
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Dependent Persons Unit
Dependent Persons Unit
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61.24 KB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Residential development - Precinct 3
Residential development - Precinct 3
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1.51 MB
UPDATED: 9 February 2022
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Manningham C110 Development Guide - Outbuildings in the low density residential zone
Manningham C110 Development Guide - Outbuildings in the low density residential zone
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3.18 MB
UPDATED: 9 February 2022
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Residential developments and subdivision
Information Sheet - Multi unit development within precinct 4
Information Sheet - Multi unit development within precinct 4
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5.17 MB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Application Checklist - Multi unit
Application Checklist - Multi unit
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88.75 KB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Landscape plan guidelines
Landscape plan guidelines
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8.37 MB
UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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Building Bulk Guidelines
Building Bulk Guidelines
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1.58 MB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Residential subdivisions checklist
Residential subdivisions checklist
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73.58 KB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Residential character guidelines
Residential character guidelines
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586.45 KB
UPDATED: 9 February 2022
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Earthworks in Manningham
Earthworks in Manningham
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469.09 KB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Planning controls earthworks in Manningham
Planning controls earthworks in Manningham
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459.41 KB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Land Management Plans
Land Management Plans
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79.71 KB
UPDATED: 1 February 2022
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Land Management - Guide to Earthworks
Land Management - Guide to Earthworks
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522.03 KB
UPDATED: 1 February 2022
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Cultural Heritage Management Plans
Cultural Heritage Management Plans
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159.72 KB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Development guide for areas of environmental and landscape significance
Development guide for areas of environmental and landscape significance
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1.58 MB
UPDATED: 9 February 2022
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Restrictive covenant
Restrictive covenant
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75.87 KB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Vegetation management
Vegetation and tree removal for bushfire protection
Vegetation and tree removal for bushfire protection
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223.4 KB
UPDATED: 29 October 2021
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Living with bushland and trees web
Living with bushland and trees web
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457.63 KB
UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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Native Splendour
Native Splendour
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5.89 MB
UPDATED: 22 November 2024
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Build sustainable properties

View a range of links to advice and resources on things that will assist you in building a sustainable property.

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Build safe properties

View a range of links to advice and resources on things that will assist you in building a safe property.

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Prepare your property for emergencies

View resources to help you prepare your property for various types of emergencies like bushfires, floods and storms.