Local planning schemes set out the zoning of land, permissible land uses, the scale of development and other important information relating to building and development standards across the Town. It is a statutory document that forms the basis for all planning decisions made by the Town. The scheme is divided into two parts; a map which sets out the zoning and coding (which is how land can be used and the intensity of development) for each property; and text which sets out the specific development controls.

 Local planning schemes are required by the Planning and Development Act 2005, and the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 require local governments to review their scheme every five years to ensure it remains contemporary.

For further information, please refer to the FAQ sheet and a copy of the draft Local Planning Scheme below. 

Draft Local Planning Scheme 11

Local Planning Scheme FAQs