Plan and build

An overview of long-term planning strategies to support future development and our community's vision for Sutherland Shire.

Almost all land and development in Sutherland Shire is subject to Council's planning controls. Find out more about how we zone and regulate planning requirements.

Search an overview of Sutherland Shire aerial shots including zoning maps, planning maps, bush fire prone land, flood prone land and more.

There are various planning approval pathways in NSW. The size and scale of the development determines which pathway applies. The three most common are Exempt Development, Complying Development and Development Applications (DA).

Developments such as houses and major renovations require approval from Council.

DA Tracker allows you to follow the progress of development applications (DAs).

Council issues certificates for planning, fire safety, titles, building inspection and more - find out more about how to arrange a certificate for your property.

If you are planning to carry out any building work or renovations, it is important to obtain the necessary approvals beforehand and ensure the work complies with standards.

Council approval is required for certain work in public spaces.