What’s permitted in Canterbury-Bankstown

Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 — 17 zones. Pick a zone to see what it allows.

Some state-level housing and precinct policies sit above council rules and can override them — those aren’t included here.

A council’s LEP can also grant extra permitted uses of its own on top of the standard list — those aren’t included here either.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 apply to every property in Canterbury-Bankstown?

It is the Local Environmental Plan for Canterbury-Bankstown. Some sites also have extra precinct rules; search your address to see what applies to the lot.

Is R2 in Canterbury-Bankstown the same as R2 in another council?

No. Each council writes its own list, even when the zone has the same name.

Sources

Last reviewed: 19 August 2026. Rules can change — verify with your council before starting work.

General guidance only. Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 as sourced 19 August 2026; confirm with City of Canterbury-Bankstown before relying on a list.

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