Planning Guidelines

Local Environmental Plan 2019

The Hills Local Environmental Plan 2019 (the principal planning instrument affecting land use within the Shire) is now in force and replaces LEP 2012. This page includes Council's interactive mapping application.

The Hills Development Control Plan

The Hills DCP guides the preparation & assessment of development applications.

Request a Planning Proposal Pre-Lodgement Meeting

A formal planning proposal pre-lodgement meeting is required prior to the lodgement of a planning proposal to amend The Hills Local Environmental Plan 2019.

Local Planning Strategies & Policies

Find the Local Strategic Planning Statement and other planning strategies and policies here.

Land & Property Mapping

Bushfire Prone Land Maps, Salinity Land Maps, Vegetation Classification Mapping, Property Plans.

Development Contributions

View Council's current Development Contribution Plans & Section 7.11 Rates Schedule.

Planning Agreements & Works-in-Kind Agreements - Policies & Templates

The policies and templates transparently document, standardise and clarify Council’s procedures for the receipt, assessment, negotiation and processing of offers from developers to enter into Planning Agreements or Works-in-Kind Agreements.

Subdividing Land

All about the land subdivision process.

Fire Safety Building Regulations

Building owners require an annual fire safety statement & certificate.

Section 88b Instruments

Information on preparing Section 88B instruments.

Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme – Bella Vista & Kellyville

View Council’s current Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme and Monetary Contribution Rates Schedule for development on certain land within the Bella Vista and Kellyville Transit Oriented Development Precincts.

If you have any questions relating to any of the information on this page please book your appointment for building and development enquiries online or contact us on:

The Hills Shire Council Contact Centre: +61 2 9843 0555
Duty Subdivision Officer: +61 2 9843 0374

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