What’s permitted in Canterbury-Bankstown
Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 — 17 zones. Pick a zone to see what it allows.
Zones in Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023
Pick a zone to see which uses are allowed without approval, need consent, or are prohibited. Search your address to see which zone actually covers the lot.
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.
Check a property
Or browse the Canterbury-Bankstown zoning map.
Building rules in Canterbury-Bankstown
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
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.
Talk to a town planner in Canterbury-Bankstown
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
- Advice specific to your property
- Free, with no obligation