Local Law Amendment - Four dogs on large lots

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Consultation has concluded

Council is considering making an amendment to Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2015 that would allow residents to keep up to four dogs on properties greater than 10,000 sqm that have more than one lawful, occupied, self-contained dwelling.

In these circumstances, the proposed change would allow those properties greater than 10,000 sqm to have up to four dogs in total without the need for Council approval.

Regardless of the number of lawful, occupied, self-contained dwellings on the property, the proposed amendment would only allow four dogs in total for a property greater than 10,000 sqm (not four dogs per occupied dwelling on the property).

A self-contained dwelling means a dwelling house, dual occupancy, or secondary dwelling only,

(a) used, or capable of being used, as a self-contained residence; and

(b) contains –

(i) food preparation facilities; and

(ii) a bath or shower; and

(iii) a toilet and

(iv) a wash basin; and

(v) facilities for washing clothes.



Council is considering making an amendment to Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2015 that would allow residents to keep up to four dogs on properties greater than 10,000 sqm that have more than one lawful, occupied, self-contained dwelling.

In these circumstances, the proposed change would allow those properties greater than 10,000 sqm to have up to four dogs in total without the need for Council approval.

Regardless of the number of lawful, occupied, self-contained dwellings on the property, the proposed amendment would only allow four dogs in total for a property greater than 10,000 sqm (not four dogs per occupied dwelling on the property).

A self-contained dwelling means a dwelling house, dual occupancy, or secondary dwelling only,

(a) used, or capable of being used, as a self-contained residence; and

(b) contains –

(i) food preparation facilities; and

(ii) a bath or shower; and

(iii) a toilet and

(iv) a wash basin; and

(v) facilities for washing clothes.



Consultation has concluded
  • Survey results

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    Between 21 November and 11 December 2022, Council undertook community consultation on a proposed amendment to Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2015.

    The amendment sought to allow residents to keep up to four dogs on properties greater than 10,000 sqm that have more than one lawful, occupied, self-contained dwelling.

    The survey garnered 424 responses, with 260 respondents against the amendment and 164 respondents in favour of the change.

    At the General Meeting on Wednesday 24 May 2023, Council resolved not to proceed with amending the local law.