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This instrument (the Canterbury‑Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023) is the statutory land‑use rulebook for the Canterbury‑Bankstown local government area. It:
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Part 2 Permitted or prohibited development
2.1 Land use zones
The land use zones under this Plan are as follows—
Rural Zones
RU4 Primary Production Small Lots
Residential Zones
R1 General Residential
R2 Low Density Residential
R3 Medium Density Residential
R4 High Density Residential
Employment Zones
E1 Local Centre
E2 Commercial Centre
E3 Productivity Support
E4 General Industrial
Mixed Use Zones
MU1 Mixed Use
Special Purpose Zones
SP1 Special Activities
SP2 Infrastructure
SP4 Enterprise
Recreation Zones
RE1 Public Recreation
RE2 Private Recreation
Conservation Zones
C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves
C2 Environmental Conservation
Waterway Zones
W1 Natural Waterways
cl 2.1: Am 2024 (208), Sch 1[1] [2]; 2024 (591), Sch 1[2]; 2025 (174), Sch 1[2]–[4].
Land Use Table
Note—
State environmental planning policies, including the following, may be relevant to development on land to which this Plan applies—
State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021, Chapter 2—relating to infrastructure facilities, including air transport, correction, education, electricity generating works and solar energy systems, health services, ports, railways, roads, waste management and water supply systems
State Environmental Planning Policy (Resources and Energy) 2021, Chapter 2
State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021, Chapter 3
State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment) 2021, Chapter 3
State Environmental Planning Policy (Primary Production) 2021, Chapter 2
Land Use tbl: Am 2024 (208), Sch 1[3]; 2024 (591), Sch 1[3]; 2025 (174), Sch 1[5] [6]; 2025 (357), Sch 1[1]; 2025 (686), Sch 1[1] [2].
Zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots
Zone R1 General Residential
Zone R2 Low Density Residential
Zone R3 Medium Density Residential
Zone R4 High Density Residential
Zone E1 Local Centre
Zone E2 Commercial Centre
Zone E3 Productivity Support
Zone E4 General Industrial
Zone MU1 Mixed Use
Zone SP1 Special Activities
Zone SP2 Infrastructure
Zone SP4 Enterprise
Zone RE1 Public Recreation
Zone RE2 Private Recreation
Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves
Zone C2 Environmental Conservation
Zone W1 Natural Waterways
3 Permitted with consent
Animal boarding or training establishments; Aquaculture; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Dwelling houses; Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Extensive agriculture; Farm buildings; Flood mitigation works; Home businesses; Intensive plant agriculture; Plant nurseries; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Roads; Roadside stalls
4 Prohibited
Any development not specified in item 2 or 3
Part 3 Exempt and complying development
Part 4 Principal development standards
Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions
5.1 Relevant acquisition authority
(1) The objective of this clause is to identify, for the purposes of section 3.15 of the Act, the authority of the State that will be the relevant authority to acquire land reserved for certain public purposes if the land is required to be acquired under Division 3 of Part 2 of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (the owner-initiated acquisition provisions).
(2) The authority of the State that will be the relevant authority to acquire land, if the land is required to be acquired under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions, is the authority of the State specified below in relation to the land shown on the Land Reservation Acquisition Map (or, if an authority of the State is not specified in relation to land required to be so acquired, the authority designated or determined under those provisions).
| Type of land shown on Map | Authority of the State | | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Local open space” | Council | | Zone RE1 Public Recreation and marked “Regional open space” | The corporation constituted under section 2.5 of the Act | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Classified road” | Transport for NSW | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Local road” | Council | | Zone SP2 Infrastructure and marked “Drainage” | Council | | Zone C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves and marked “National Park” | Minister administering the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 |
(3) Development on land acquired by an authority of the State under the owner-initiated acquisition provisions may, before it is used for the purpose for which it is reserved, be carried out, with development consent, for any purpose.
cl 5.1: Am 2024 (208), Sch 1[7].
Part 6 Additional local provisions
Division 1 Local provisions—general
pt 6, div 1, hdg: Ins 2026 (32), Sch 1[8].
6.1 Acid sulfate soils
(1) The objective of this clause is to ensure that development does not disturb, expose or drain acid sulfate soils and cause environmental damage.
(2) Development consent is required for the carrying out of works described in the table to this subclause on land shown on the Acid Sulfate Soils Map as being of the class specified for those works.
| Class of land | Works | | 1 | Any works. | | 2 | Works below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered. | | 3 | Works more than 1m below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 1m below the natural ground surface. | | 4 | Works more than 2m below the natural ground surface.Works by which the watertable is likely to be lowered more than 2m below the natural ground surface. | | 5 | Works within 500m of adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land that is below 5m Australian Height Datum and by which the watertable is likely to be lowered below 1m Australian Height Datum on adjacent Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 land. |
(3) Development consent must not be granted under this clause for the carrying out of works unless an acid sulfate soils management plan has been—
(a) prepared for the proposed works in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual, and
(b) provided to the consent authority.
(4) Development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out of works if—
(a) a preliminary assessment of the proposed works prepared in accordance with the Acid Sulfate Soils Manual indicates that an acid sulfate soils management plan is not required for the works, and
(b) the preliminary assessment has been provided to the consent authority, and
(c) the consent authority has confirmed the assessment by notice in writing to the person proposing to carry out the works.
(5) Development consent is not required under this clause for the carrying out of the following works by a public authority, including ancillary work such as excavation, construction of access ways or the supply of power—
(a) emergency work that involves the repair or replacement of the works of the public authority, required to be carried out urgently because the works—
(i) have been damaged, or
(ii) have ceased to function, or
(iii) pose a risk to the environment or to public health and safety,
(b) routine maintenance work that involves the periodic inspection, cleaning, repair or replacement of the works of the public authority, other than work that involves the disturbance of more than 1 tonne of soil,
(c) minor work that costs less than $20,000, other than drainage work.
(6) Development consent is not required under this clause to carry out works that—
(a) involve the disturbance of less than 1 tonne of soil, and
(b) are not likely to lower the watertable.
Division 2 Belmore and Lakemba Precinct
pt 6, div 2: Ins 2026 (32), Sch 1[19].
Subdivision 1 General incentive provisions
pt 6, div 2, sdiv 1: Ins 2026 (32), Sch 1[19].
Subdivision 2 Pedestrian links
pt 6, div 2, sdiv 2: Ins 2026 (32), Sch 1[19].
Subdivision 3 Access laneway extensions
pt 6, div 2, sdiv 3: Ins 2026 (32), Sch 1[19].
Subdivision 4 Publicly accessible open spaces
pt 6, div 2, sdiv 4: Ins 2026 (32), Sch 1[19].
Schedule 1 Additional permitted uses
(Clause 2.5)
sch 1: Am 2024 (209), Sch 1[14]–[22]; 2024 (335), Sch 1[2]; 2025 (174), Sch 1[22]–[32]; 2025 (253), Sch 1[7]; 2025 (357), Sch 1[2] [3]; 2025 (560), Sch 1; 2026 (32), Sch 1[20].
7 Use of land at 58 Moorefields Road, Kingsgrove
(1) This clause applies to part of Lot 1, DP 601940, 58 Moorefields Road, Kingsgrove, identified as “APU 7” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of plant nurseries is permitted with development consent.
8 Use of land at 479 Henry Lawson Drive, Milperra
(1) This clause applies to Lot 2, DP 576251, 479 Henry Lawson Drive, Milperra, identified as “APU 8” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of garden centres is permitted with development consent.
9 Use of land at 217 Bransgrove Road, 565 Henry Lawson Drive and 195 Horsley Road, Panania
(1) This clause applies to the following land, identified as “APU 9” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) part of Lot 154, DP 752013, 217 Bransgrove Road, Panania,
(b) Lot 25, DP 1080158, Lots 26 and 27, DP 4808 and Lot B, DP 418953, 195 Horsley Road, Panania,
(c) Lot 1, DP 448570, 565 Henry Lawson Drive, Panania,
(d) Lot 5, DP 732013, 559 Henry Lawson Drive, Milperra,
(e) Lot 152, DP 651309, 563 Henry Lawson Drive, Picnic Point.
(2) Development for the purposes of waste or resource management facilities is permitted with development consent.
10 Use of certain land at Roselands Shopping Centre, Roselands
(1) This clause applies to part of Lot 1, DP 227383, 24 Roseland Avenue, Roselands, identified as “APU 10” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of retail premises that are a tyre sales outlet is permitted with development consent.
11 Use of certain land at Campsie
(1) This clause applies to the following land at Campsie, identified as “APU 11” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) SP 94562, 50 Charlotte Street,
(b) SP 94563, 52 Charlotte Street,
(c) SP 94561, 60 Charlotte Street,
(d) SP 94564, 64 and 68 Charlotte Street,
(e) SP 94560, 70 Charlotte Street,
(f) Lot 2, DP 1205398, 5 Mackinder Street.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) dwelling houses,
(b) exhibition homes,
(c) health services facilities,
(d) multi dwelling housing,
(e) residential flat buildings,
(f) seniors housing.
12 Use of land at 56 Waldron Road, Sefton
(1) This clause applies to Lot 11, DP 718633, 56 Waldron Road, Sefton, identified as “APU 12” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of shop top housing is permitted with development consent.
13 Use of certain land along Canterbury Road
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “APU 13” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of residential accommodation is permitted with development consent if—
(a) the development is part of a mixed use development, and
(b) for development for the purposes of boarding houses—the area of the lot on which the development is to be carried out is equal to or greater than 5,000m2.
14 Use of certain land in Zone E4
(1) This clause applies to land in Zone E4, identified as “APU 14” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of sex services premises is permitted with development consent.
15 Use of land at 416 Hume Highway, Yagoona
(1) This clause applies to Lots 1 and 2, DP 132536, Lot 1, DP 337134, Lot 1, DP 337136 and Lot 1, DP 430451, 416 Hume Highway, Yagoona, identified as “APU 15” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of service stations and vehicle sales or hire premises is permitted with development consent.
16 Use of land at 424A and 425Z Hume Highway, Yagoona
(1) This clause applies to Lot 2, DP 1031913 and Lot 31, DP 1108849, 424A and 425Z Hume Highway, Yagoona, identified as “APU 16” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of advertisements on the pedestrian footbridge is permitted with development consent.
17 Use of land at 20 and 21 Boorea Avenue, Lakemba
(1) This clause applies to Lot 25, DP 13586 and Lot X, DP 377169, 20 and 21 Boorea Avenue, Lakemba, identified as “APU 17” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of residential care facilities is permitted with development consent if the consent authority is satisfied that—
(a) a comprehensive assessment of the flood risk has been carried out in relation to the development, and
(b) the development will incorporate appropriate measures to—
(i) manage flood risk on the land to which this clause applies and surrounding land, and
(ii) ensure the residential care facility will be able to continue to operate during flooding, and
(c) an emergency response management plan has been developed in consultation with the State Emergency Service and the Council.
18 Use of certain land in former Bankstown local government area
(1) This clause applies to land in Zone E3, identified as “APU 18” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) seniors housing,
(b) multi dwelling housing or residential flat buildings, if—
(i) the area of the lot on which the development is proposed to be carried out is greater than or equal to 5,000m2, and
(ii) the development forms part of a mixed use development.
19 Use of certain land in Riverwood
(1) This clause applies to the following land at Riverwood, identified as “APU 19” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) Lots 2 and 3, DP 1228475, 82 Kentucky Road,
(b) SP 90710, 11 Washington Avenue.
(2) Development for the purposes of restaurants or cafes is permitted with development consent if the gross floor area of the restaurant or cafe does not exceed 100m2.
20 Use of land at 122, 134 and 148 Canterbury Road, Bankstown
(1) This clause applies to the following land at Bankstown, identified as “APU 20” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) Lot 11, DP 794445, 122 Canterbury Road,
(b) Lot A, DP 436065, 134 Canterbury Road,
(c) Lot 42, DP 772189, 148 Canterbury Road.
(2) Development for the purposes of specialised retail premises is permitted with development consent.
21 Use of land at 62 Hume Highway, Chullora
(1) This clause applies to Lot 2, DP 1009196, 62 Hume Highway, Chullora, identified as “APU 21” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of specialised retail premises is permitted with development consent.
22 Use of land in Zone R2 in Area 1
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 1” on the Clause Application Map that is in Zone R2.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) boat sheds,
(b) jetties,
(c) water recreation structures.
23 Use of land in Zone E1 in Area 1
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 1” on the Clause Application Map that is in Zone E1.
(2) Development for the purposes of residential flat buildings is permitted with development consent.
24 Use of land in Zone RE1 in Area 1
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 1” on the Clause Application Map that is in Zone RE1.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) entertainment facilities,
(b) function centres,
(c) pubs,
(d) small bars.
25 Use of certain land for purposes of seniors housing in Area 1
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 1” on the Clause Application Map that is in the following zones—
(a) Zone R2,
(b) Zone R4,
(c) Zone E1.
(d) (Repealed)
(2) Development for the purposes of seniors housing is permitted with development consent.
26 Use of land in Zone R3 in Area 2
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 2” on the Clause Application Map that is in Zone R3.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) semi-detached dwellings,
(b) dual occupancies, if the floor space ratio of a resulting building does not exceed 0.5:1.
27 Use of land in Zone R4 in Area 2
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 2” on the Clause Application Map that is in Zone R4.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) hostels,
(b) semi-detached dwellings,
(c) dual occupancies, if—
(i) the floor space ratio of a resulting building does not exceed 0.5:1, and
(ii) the height of a resulting building does not exceed 8.5m.
28 Use of land for commercial purposes in Zones R2, R3 and R4 in Area 2
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 2” on the Clause Application Map that is in the following zones—
(a) Zone R2,
(b) Zone R3,
(c) Zone R4.
(2) This clause does not apply to land to which clause 2 applies.
(3) Development for the purposes of business premises, office premises, restaurants or cafes and shops is permitted with development consent, if—
(a) the development is in, or will replace, a building that was, at the time of its erection, designed, constructed and used for the purpose of a shop, with or without a dwelling, and
(b) the gross floor area of the building will not exceed 100m2.
29 Use of land in Zone E1 in Area 2
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “Area 2” on the Clause Application Map that is in Zone E1.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) hostels,
(b) sex services premises.
30 Use of certain land in Zone E3
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “APU 30” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of shop top housing is permitted with development consent.
31 Use of land at 10B Charles Street, Canterbury
(1) This clause applies to SP 92405, 10B Charles Street, Canterbury.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) boat building and repair facilities,
(b) depots,
(c) garden centres,
(d) hardware and building supplies,
(e) industrial retail outlets,
(f) industrial training facilities,
(g) landscaping material supplies,
(h) light industries,
(i) markets,
(j) plant nurseries,
(k) recreation facilities (indoor),
(l) research stations,
(m) signage,
(n) storage premises,
(o) take away food and drink premises,
(p) timber yards,
(q) vehicle repair stations,
(r) vehicle sales or hire premises,
(s) veterinary hospitals,
(t) warehouse or distribution centres,
(u) wholesale supplies.
32 Use of land at 165 Milton Street, Ashbury
(1) This clause applies to Lot A, DP 30778, 165 Milton Street, Ashbury.
(2) Development for the purposes of restaurants or cafes is permitted with development consent if the gross floor area of the restaurant or cafe does not exceed 100m2.
33 Use of certain land at Belmore Road, Riverwood
(1) This clause applies to the following land at Belmore Road, Riverwood, identified as “APU 26” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) Lots 400, 401 and 402, DP 221230,
(b) part of Lot 467, DP 596801.
(2) Development for the purposes of neighbourhood supermarkets and food and drink premises is permitted with development consent.
34 Use of land in Zone E3 in APU 34
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “APU 34” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map that is in Zone E3.
(2) Development for the purposes of serviced apartments is permitted with development consent.
35 Use of land in Zone E4 in APU 35
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “APU 35” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map that is in Zone E4.
(2) Development for the purposes of crematoria is permitted with development consent.
36 Use of land in Zone E4 in APU 36
(1) This clause applies to land identified as “APU 36” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map that is in Zone E4.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) animal boarding or training establishments,
(b) landscaping material supplies,
(c) plant nurseries,
(d) recreation facilities (indoor),
(e) timber yards,
(f) veterinary hospitals,
(g) wholesale supplies.
37 Use of certain land at Campsie and Clemton Park
(1) This clause applies to the following land, identified as “APU 37” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) SP 90544, 2 Mackinder Street, Campsie,
(b) SP 90694, 4 Mackinder Street, Campsie,
(c) SP 89762, 3 Sunbeam Street, Campsie,
(d) SP 87055, 6–8 Sunbeam Street, Campsie,
(e) Lot 2, DP 1177045, 26 Troy Street, Campsie
(f) SP 90693, 1 Victa Street, Campsie,
(g) SP 88983, 2–24 Victa Street, Campsie,
(h) Lot 31, DP 1170404, 1 Tedbury Street, Clemton Park.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) commercial premises,
(b) health services facilities,
(c) recreation facilities (indoor),
(d) seniors housing.
38 Use of land at 15 Church Street, Canterbury
(1) This clause applies to land at 15 Church Street, Canterbury, identified as “APU 38” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) information and education facilities,
(b) office premises,
(c) public administration buildings.
39 Use of land at 17–29 Tincombe Street, Canterbury
(1) This clause applies to land at 17–29 Tincombe Street, Canterbury, identified as “APU 39” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of recreation facilities (indoor) or retail premises is permitted with development consent.
40 Use of land at 98–102 Minter Street, Canterbury
(1) This clause applies to land at 98–102 Minter Street, Canterbury, identified as “APU 40” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of recreation facilities (indoor) or retail premises is permitted with development consent.
41 Use of land at 65–71A, Jeffrey Street, Canterbury
(1) This clause applies to land at 65–71A Jeffrey Street, Canterbury, identified as “APU 41” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of recreation facilities (indoor) or retail premises is permitted with development consent.
42 Use of land at 328 Hector Street, Bass Hill
(1) This clause applies to Lot 101, DP 1053893, 328 Hector Street, Bass Hill, identified as “APU 42” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of recreation facilities (indoor) is permitted with development consent if the total gross floor area of recreation facilities (indoor) does not exceed 800m2.
43 Use of land at 67 Wangee Road, Lakemba
(1) This clause applies to Lots A and B, DP 376741, identified as “APU 43” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) funeral homes,
(b) mortuaries.
44 Use of land at 57–63 Wangee Road, Lakemba
(1) This clause applies to the following land at Lakemba, identified as “APU 44” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) Lot A, DP 312879, 57 Wangee Road,
(b) Lot 2, DP 177474, 59 Wangee Road,
(c) Lot 3, DP 311246, 61 Wangee Road,
(d) Lot 4, DP 117385, 63 Wangee Road.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) restaurants or cafes,
(b) takeaway food and drink premises.
45 Use of land at 1–9 Myall Street, Belmore
(1) This clause applies to the following land at Belmore, identified as “APU 45” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the following purposes is permitted with development consent—
(a) restaurants or cafes,
(b) takeaway food and drink premises.
46 Use of land at 26–62 Bridge Road, Belmore
(1) This clause applies to Lot 101, DP 879064, 26–62 Bridge Road, Belmore, identified as “APU 46” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map.
(2) Development for the purposes of a single residential flat building is permitted with development consent if the ground floor of the building will be used for the purposes of a single registered club.
47 Use of land at 206–214 Lakemba Street, Lakemba
(1) This clause applies to the following land at Lakemba, identified as “APU 47” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) Lot A, DP 369191, Lot B, 369191, Lot 1, DP 9727 and Lot 2, DP 16610 206–210 Lakemba Street,
(b) Lot B, DP 356540, 212 Lakemba Street,
(c) Lot B, DP 359878, 212A Lakemba Street,
(d) Lot 1, DP 601048, 214 Lakemba Street.
(2) Development for the purposes of a single residential flat building is permitted with development consent if the ground floor of the building will be used for the purposes of a single registered club.
48 Use of land at 33–53 Quigg Street, Lakemba
(1) This clause applies to the following land at Lakemba, identified as “APU 48” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) Lot A, DP 373976, Lot B, DP 373976, Lot B, DP 956434, Lot 1, DP 124832, Lot 1, DP 177490 and Lot 1, DP 956735, 33–39 Quigg Street South,
(b) Lot 9, Section 1, DP 4784, 45 Quigg Street South,
(c) Lot 2, DP 324167, 47 Quigg Street South,
(d) Lot 1, DP 324167, 49 Quigg Street South,
(e) Lot 2, DP 307229 and Lot 11, Section 1, DP 4784, 51–53 Quigg Street South.
(2) Development for the purposes of a single residential flat building is permitted with development consent if the ground floor of the building will be used for the purposes of a single community facility.
49 Use of land at 22–23 The Boulevarde, Lakemba
(1) This clause applies to the following land at 22–23 The Boulevarde, Lakemba, identified as “APU 49” on the Additional Permitted Uses Map—
(a) Lot 1, Section 2, DP 4784,
(b) Lots 2A and 2B, DP 321476.
(2) Development for the purposes of a single residential flat building is permitted with development consent if the ground floor of the building will be used for the purposes of a single registered club.
Schedule 2 Exempt development
(Clause 3.1)
Note 1—
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 specifies exempt development under that Policy. The Policy has State-wide application. This Schedule contains additional exempt development not specified in that Policy.
Note 2—
Exempt development may be carried out without the need for development consent under the Act. Such development is not exempt from any approval, licence, permit or authority that is required under any other Act and adjoining owners’ property rights and the common law still apply.
sch 2: Am 2024 (591), Sch 1[14]; 2025 (174), Sch 1[33].
Amusement ride devices
(1) Maximum rotation speed of rotating devices—14rpm.
(2) Must be small, power-operated and intended for children 12 years or under.
(3) Must only operate between 7am and 10pm.
(4) Maximum duration at a location—7 consecutive days.
Business premises
(1) Must only operate between 6am and 11pm, Monday to Thursday, Sunday and public holidays.
(2) Must be carried out on land in Zone E2 or MU1.
(3) Must be carried out on land in the Bankstown City Centre.
Community events
(1) Must only operate between 7am and 10pm.
(2) Must have the written approval of the relevant emergency authorities to conduct the event.
(3) Must notify residents adjacent to the site at least 7 days before the event starts.
(4) Maximum duration at a location—2 days per year.
Markets
(1) Must only operate between 6am and 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays.
(2) Must be carried out on land in Zone E2 or MU1.
(3) Must be carried out on land in the Bankstown City Centre.
Mobile food and drink outlets
(1) Must only operate between 6am and 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays.
(2) Must be carried out on land in Zone E2 or MU1.
(3) Must be carried out on land in the Bankstown City Centre.
Public domain signage
(1) Must be located on street furniture, street signs or buildings and structures, including the following—
(a) public seating,
(b) planter pots,
(c) garbage receptacles,
(d) safety fencing and barricades,
(e) public toilets and amenities,
(f) bus shelters.
(2) Must be carried out by or on behalf of the Council.
Restaurants or cafes
(1) Must only operate between 6am and 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays.
(2) Must be carried out on land in Zone E2 or MU1.
(3) Must be carried out on land in the Bankstown City Centre.
Shops
(1) Must only operate between 6am and midnight, Fridays and Saturdays.
(2) Must be carried out on land in Zone E2 or MU1.
(3) Must be carried out on land in the Bankstown City Centre.
Take away food and drink premises
(1) Must only operate between 6am and 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays.
(2) Must be carried out on land in Zone E2 or MU1.
(3) Must be carried out on land in the Bankstown City Centre.
Waste storage containers on private land
(1) Must be stored wholly within the property boundary and not on the footway area or on part of the roadway.
(2) Maximum length—4m.
(3) Maximum—1 container per property.
(4) Maximum duration—14 consecutive days.
(5) The supplier of container must have $10 million public liability insurance.
(6) Must have reflectors and must clearly display the name and contact details of the owner or proprietor.
Schedule 3 Complying development
(Clause 3.2)
Note—
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 specifies complying development and the complying development conditions for that development under that Policy. The Policy has State-wide application. This Schedule contains additional complying development not specified in that Policy.
General conditions
Any development specified in Part 1 is subject to the same conditions set out in Schedule 6 to State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.
Schedule 4 Classification and reclassification of public land
(Clause 5.2)
sch 4: Am 2025 (686), Sch 1[3].
Schedule 5 Environmental heritage
(Clause 5.10)
sch 5: Am 2024 (209), Sch 1[23] [24]; 2024 (591), Sch 1[15]; 2025 (522), Sch 1[3].
Schedule 6 Pond-based and tank-based aquaculture
(Clause 5.19)
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Part 1 Preliminary
1.1 Name of Plan
This Plan is Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023.
1.1AA Commencement
This Plan commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website.
1.2 Aims of Plan
(1) This Plan aims to make local environmental planning provisions for land in Canterbury-Bankstown in accordance with the relevant standard environmental planning instrument under section 3.20 of the Act.
(2) The particular aims of this Plan are as follows—
(aa) to protect and promote the use and development of land for arts and cultural activity, including music and other performance arts,
(a) to manage growth in a way that contributes to the sustainability of Canterbury-Bankstown,
(b) to protect landforms and enhance vegetation, especially foreshores and bushland, in a way that maintains the biodiversity values and landscape amenity of Canterbury-Bankstown,
(c) to identify, conserve and protect the Aboriginal, natural, cultural and built heritage of Canterbury-Bankstown,
(d) to provide development opportunities that are compatible with the desired future character and amenity of Canterbury-Bankstown,
(e) to restrict development on land that is sensitive to urban and natural hazards,
(f) to provide a range of residential accommodation to meet the changing needs of the population,
(g) to provide a range of business and industrial opportunities to encourage local employment and economic growth and retain industrial areas,
(h) to create vibrant town centres by focusing employment and residential uses around existing centres and public transport,
(i) to provide a range of recreational and community service opportunities and open spaces to meet the needs of residents of and visitors to Canterbury-Bankstown,
The Council is the consent authority for land in the area unless another body is specified (cl 1.6). Many decisions require the consent authority to be “satisfied” about particular matters (lots, setbacks, pedestrian links, public open space, design excellence, heritage impacts, flood safety, etc.).
Who this affects
**Why it matters (policy intent and functional effects)
**Practical consequences, costs and trade‑offs (analyst’s lens)
**Implementation and administrative risks
**Market‑effects and private choice
Where the Plan creates concentrated vs diffuse effects
Key clauses to note (by topic)
(References in parentheses are to clauses and schedules in the Plan.)
(j) to achieve good urban design in terms of site layouts, building form, streetscape, architectural roof features and public and private safety,
(k) to ensure activities that may generate intensive car usage and traffic are located near public transport that runs frequently to reduce dependence on cars and road traffic,
(l) to consider the cumulative impact of development on the health of the natural environment and waterways and on the capacity of infrastructure and the road network,
(m) to support healthy living and enhance the quality of life and the social well-being and amenity of the community,
(n) to ensure development is accompanied by appropriate infrastructure,
(o) to promote ecologically sustainable development.
1.3 Land to which Plan applies
This Plan applies to the land identified on the Land Application Map.
1.4 Definitions
The Dictionary at the end of this Plan defines words and expressions for the purposes of this Plan.
1.5 Notes
Notes in this Plan are provided for guidance and do not form part of this Plan.
1.6 Consent authority
The consent authority for the purposes of this Plan is (subject to the Act) the Council.
1.7 Maps
(1) A reference in this Plan to a named map adopted by this Plan is a reference to a map by that name—
(a) approved by the local plan-making authority when the map is adopted, and
(b) as amended or replaced from time to time by maps declared by environmental planning instruments to amend or replace that map, and approved by the local plan-making authority when the instruments are made.
(1AA) (Repealed)
(2) Any 2 or more named maps may be combined into a single map. In that case, a reference in this Plan to any such named map is a reference to the relevant part or aspect of the single map.
(3) Any such maps are to be kept and made available for public access in accordance with arrangements approved by the Minister.
(4) For the purposes of this Plan, a map may be in, and may be kept and made available in, electronic or paper form, or both.
Note—
The maps adopted by this Plan are to be made available on the NSW Planning Portal. Requirements relating to the maps are set out in the documents entitled Standard technical requirements for LEP maps and Standard requirements for LEP GIS data which are available on the website of the Department of Planning and Environment.
1.8 Repeal of planning instruments applying to land
(1) All local environmental plans and deemed environmental planning instruments applying only to the land to which this Plan applies are repealed.
Note—
The following local environmental plans are repealed under this provision—
Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2015
Canterbury Local Environmental Plan 2012
(2) All local environmental plans and deemed environmental planning instruments applying to the land to which this Plan applies and to other land cease to apply to the land to which this Plan applies.
1.8A Savings provision relating to development applications
(1) If a development application has been made before the commencement of this plan in relation to land to which this plan applies and the application has not been finally determined before that commencement, the application must be determined as if this plan had not commenced.
(2) A development application made, but not finally determined, before the commencement of State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (Bankstown Transport Oriented Development Precinct) 2024 must be determined as if that policy had not commenced.
(3) A development application made, but not finally determined, before the commencement of Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 (Amendment No 5) must be determined as if the plan had not commenced.
Note—
However, under the Act, Division 3.5, a development application may be made for consent to carry out development that may only be carried out if the environmental planning instrument applying to the relevant development is appropriately amended or if a new instrument, including an appropriate principal environmental planning instrument, is made, and the consent authority may consider the application. The division requires public notice of the development application and the draft environmental planning instrument allowing the development at the same time, or as closely together as is practicable.
cl 1.8A: Am 2024 (591), Sch 1[1]; 2025 (174), Sch 1[1].
1.9 Application of SEPPs
(1) This Plan is subject to the provisions of any State environmental planning policy that prevails over this Plan as provided by section 3.28 of the Act.
(2) [Not applicable]
1.9A Suspension of covenants, agreements and instruments
(1) For the purpose of enabling development on land in a zone to be carried out in accordance with this plan or with a consent granted under the Act, an agreement, covenant or other similar instrument that restricts the carrying out of the development does not apply to the extent necessary to serve the purpose.
(2) This clause does not apply—
(a) to a covenant imposed by the Council or that the Council requires to be imposed, or
(b) to biodiversity certification conferred under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Part 8, or
(c) to a private land conservation agreement within the meaning of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, or
(d) to a relevant instrument within the meaning of the Crown Land Management Act 2016, section 13.4, or
(e) to the relevant provisions of a land management (native vegetation) code, and the necessary mandatory code compliant certificate, in relation to a set aside area under the Local Land Services Act 2013, Part 5A, or
(f) to a conservation agreement within the meaning of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, or
(g) to a property vegetation plan within the meaning of the Native Vegetation Act 2003 that is continued in force by the Biodiversity Conservation (Savings and Transitional) Regulation 2017, or
(h) to a Trust agreement within the meaning of the Nature Conservation Trust Act 2001 that is continued in force by the Biodiversity Conservation (Savings and Transitional) Regulation 2017, or
(i) to a planning agreement within the meaning of the Act, Division 7.1.
(3) This clause does not affect the rights or interests of a public authority under a registered instrument.
(4) Under the Act, section 3.16, the Governor, before the making of this clause, approved of subclauses (1)–(3).
Part 2 Permitted or prohibited development
2.1 Land use zones
The land use zones under this Plan are as follows—
Rural Zones
RU4 Primary Production Small Lots
Residential Zones
R1 General Residential
R2 Low Density Residential
R3 Medium Density Residential
R4 High Density Residential
Employment Zones
E1 Local Centre
E2 Commercial Centre
E3 Productivity Support
E4 General Industrial
Mixed Use Zones
MU1 Mixed Use
Special Purpose Zones
SP1 Special Activities
SP2 Infrastructure
SP4 Enterprise
Recreation Zones
RE1 Public Recreation
RE2 Private Recreation
Conservation Zones
C1 National Parks and Nature Reserves
C2 Environmental Conservation
Waterway Zones
W1 Natural Waterways
cl 2.1: Am 2024 (208), Sch 1[1] [2]; 2024 (591), Sch 1[2]; 2025 (174), Sch 1[2]–[4].
2.2 Zoning of land to which Plan applies
For the purposes of this Plan, land is within the zones shown on the Land Zoning Map.
2.3 Zone objectives and Land Use Table
(1) The Land Use Table at the end of this Part specifies for each zone—
(a) the objectives for development, and
(b) development that may be carried out without development consent, and
(c) development that may be carried out only with development consent, and
(d) development that is prohibited.
(2) The consent authority must have regard to the objectives for development in a zone when determining a development application in respect of land within the zone.
(3) In the Land Use Table at the end of this Part—
(a) a reference to a type of building or other thing is a reference to development for the purposes of that type of building or other thing, and
(b) a reference to a type of building or other thing does not include (despite any definition in this Plan) a reference to a type of building or other thing referred to separately in the Land Use Table in relation to the same zone.
(4) This clause is subject to the other provisions of this Plan.
Notes—
1
Schedule 1 sets out additional permitted uses for particular land.
2
Schedule 2 sets out exempt development (which is generally exempt from both Parts 4 and 5 of the Act). Development in the land use table that may be carried out without consent is nevertheless subject to the environmental assessment and approval requirements of Part 5 of the Act.
3
Schedule 3 sets out complying development (for which a complying development certificate may be issued as an alternative to obtaining development consent).
4
Clause 2.6 requires consent for subdivision of land.
5
Part 5 contains other provisions which require consent for particular development.
2.4 Unzoned land
(1) Development may be carried out on unzoned land only with development consent.
(2) In deciding whether to grant development consent, the consent authority—
(a) must consider whether the development will impact on adjoining zoned land and, if so, consider the objectives for development in the zones of the adjoining land, and
(b) must be satisfied that the development is appropriate and is compatible with permissible land uses in any such adjoining land.
2.5 Additional permitted uses for particular land
(1) Development on particular land that is described or referred to in Schedule 1 may be carried out—
(a) with development consent, or
(b) if the Schedule so provides—without development consent,
in accordance with the conditions (if any) specified in that Schedule in relation to that development.
(2) This clause has effect despite anything to the contrary in the Land Use Table or other provision of this Plan.
2.6 Subdivision—consent requirements
(1) Land to which this Plan applies may be subdivided, but only with development consent.
Notes—
(2) Development consent must not be granted for the subdivision of land on which a secondary dwelling is situated if the subdivision would result in the principal dwelling and the secondary dwelling being situated on separate lots, unless the resulting lots are not less than the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map in relation to that land.
Note—
The definition of secondary dwelling in the Dictionary requires the dwelling to be on the same lot of land as the principal dwelling.
1
If a subdivision is specified as exempt development in an applicable environmental planning instrument, such as this Plan or State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, the Act enables it to be carried out without development consent.
2
Part 6 of [State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Code
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