Planning in each state and suburb

Each Australian state government operate planning departments that services the state.

Valuable information can be obtained from these planning departments regarding residential zoning and development potential for all residential property.

Information that could be obtained include:

• the property zoning or residential design code
• how many dwellings can be developed on the property eg single dwelling, duplex (2) or triplex (3) etc
• what type of dwelling can be built eg house, townhouse, villa, apartment etc
• what are the building design requirements eg quality, number of carports, shed size, courtyard area etc
• other information

Local Government Authorities (LGA) provide this specific planning and development  information for owners and buyers. 

Go to Local Government Authorities  Australia wide.

State based Planning Departments can also assist with your enquiries and generally can provide information about development in the LGA and the region.

Go to the links below:

For information about other state based essential services go to Property Essential Services  guide

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