Development Rules
The starting point for all zoning, land use and development enquiries is the Kogarah Local Environmental Plan 1998 (KLEP 1998). Through the zoning tables and the accompanying zoning map, you will be able to work out the range of land uses that are allowed in the zone that affects your property.
To ensure that you have the correct information relating to your property, Council strongly advises that you purchase a Section 149 Zoning Certificate.
Kogarah Council issues two types of certificates.
- 149(2) certificate
- 149(2) & (5) certificate
Urgent certificates are able to be requested and are available within 24 hours of the application being received by Council (during normal business hours).
While the planning certificate will state all the relevant planning instruments that apply to the property, it does not specify specific development standards or terms of the instruments. If a development is being proposed, it will be necessary to research thoroughly all of the terms of the planning instruments, which apply to the land.
Complete the form and return to Council with the appropriate fee to make your application.
Once you have determined what is permissible on your property and are considering a development, you are then required to address the more detailed planning controls of Council's Development Control Plans, such as the Residential Design Guide 2005.
Depending on the works that you are proposing or the location of your property, you may also need to refer to State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP) or Regional Environmental Plans (REP).
