What’s permitted in Australian Capital Territory
The ACT has one Territory Plan for the whole territory, so this table applies directly to your land.
How this table works
The ACT has one Territory Plan for the whole territory, so this table applies directly to your land.
Local district policies for this area can add extra permissions on top of this table — those aren’t included here.
Small-scale work that’s exempt from needing a Development Application isn’t reflected here — a use shown as needing a DA may not, at a small enough scale.
Zones
23 zones from Territory Plan 2023.
Building rules
The table says which uses this zone allows. Size limits, setbacks and fast-track approvals are a different question.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the table that applies to my property in Australian Capital Territory?
Only if this planning scheme applies to the land. Search your address to find the zone and the scheme.
Can I treat an unlisted use as prohibited?
No. Some zones have a catch-all; others do not, and then the table simply does not answer. Only a use listed as prohibited is banned in that zone.
Sources
See your state planning portal.
General guidance only. Not planning advice. Confirm with your council before relying on a list. Sourced 19 August 2026.
Talk to a town planner in Australian Capital Territory
This page covers the general rules. A qualified town planner can tell you what applies to your block, including the zone, overlays and approval path, before you spend money on drawings.
- Qualified, practising town planners
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