ACT Local Government Area

Australian Capital Territory

Population 466,566 · Area 2,358km²

Primary planning instrument

Territory Plan 2023

Code

Key zones

RZ1 SuburbanRZ2 Suburban CoreRZ3 Urban ResidentialRZ4 Medium-Density ResidentialRZ5 High-Density ResidentialCZ CommercialPZ Park

Notable overlays

HeritageBushfireAsbestosLease Purpose

Notes

ACT is single jurisdiction — no LGAs. Crown lease purpose clauses add extra dimension beyond zoning. Mr Fluffy asbestos remediation overlay applies to legacy houses.

DA portal

https://www.planning.act.gov.au ↗

State context

Australian Capital Territory is regulated by the Planning Act 2023 (ACT) — replaces 2007 Act. State-level planning instruments include Territory Plan, Crown Lease, Codes.

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