Local planning guides
Choose your city to get the local answer.
Planning rules, permit pathways and council contacts depend on where the property is located. Start with the city that covers your project.
Victoria
Melbourne
Council rules, permits and planning contacts across Melbourne’s 31 local government areas.
Open Melbourne guides →New South Wales
Sydney
A growing guide to Sydney councils, planning contacts and local development pathways.
Open Sydney guides →Queensland
Brisbane
Council guidance will be added as Brisbane coverage expands.
Open Brisbane guides →Why choose a city first? The relevant council, planning scheme, overlays and approval pathway can change from one local government area to the next. Always confirm site-specific requirements with the council and a qualified professional.