Keeping Chickens

The keeping of a small number of chickens on private residential property is allowed.

While there are no specific restrictions on the number of chickens allowed, you need to be aware of the following:

• The chickens must not be a nuisance to neighbours. Please consider the effects on your neighbours in regards to noise, hygiene and roaming.
• Roosters are likely to cause a noise problem for your neighbours. Council will direct them to be removed if this occurs.
• Like any structure, chicken coops are subject to development controls and may require development approval. The State Environmental Planning Policy 2008 Subdivision 21 specifies the requirements for building a coop without approval.