Livestock and poultry
Livestock
The keeping of livestock (e.g. sheep, goats, pigs, horses, cows) is not permitted without Council approval. To gain approval, a development application would need to be submitted to Council.
For further information contact Council's Planning team on 08 8366 9228.
Poultry
It is strongly advised that roosters are not kept in heavily populated areas to prevent potential noise and nuisance problems that may arise.
Poultry keeping (e.g. chickens, ducks, geese, quails, turkeys) is permitted under the following conditions:
- No more than 12 animals on a property.
- Droppings are not allowed to accumulate.
- Birds are kept in clean and dry conditions.
- Enclosures are at least 1.5m from the fence boundary.
- Enclosures are well constructed to minimise problems and to ensure birds do not roam beyond the keeper's property:
- The structure should be made of sound materials, (e.g. timber, wire netting and sheet metal) so that it is rodent proof, fox proof, weather proof and allows good ventilation. Sheet metal (or other material) surrounding the framework should extend at least 200mm below ground level and 400 mm above ground level to prevent access by rodents.
- The enclosure should be at least 1.5 metres in height.
- The internal floor surface should be smooth and impervious to moisture to allow cleaning.