Keeping animals

Use the below table to check how many animals of each kind can be kept on your property (applies to both owners and occupiers of the land).

If the number of animals exceeds the listed number, you must have a permit.

Controls may apply

The number of animals is not limited by local law, however, planning scheme controls may apply.

Please contact Council's planning department for more information.

To have extra animals on your property you must apply for an extra animals permit. Planning scheme controls may also apply.

To apply:

• complete an additional animal permit form (download below)
• you must obtain consent from your neighbours to have the additional animals before you submit your application
• return the form and neighbours consent to any of our Customer and Library Service Centres and pay the fee; or
• return your documents to Mitchell Shire Council and request an invoice be emailed to you to make payment

When we receive your application, we may arrange to inspect your property.

We will review the zoning of your land, the type and number of animals you want to keep and more. If a permit is issued conditions will apply.

From 10 April 2019, Additional Animal Permits will be lifetime permits.

You must notify Council and seek a new permit if:

• the number of animals changes
• the type of animals changes
• you move to a different property

If you own or are in charge of livestock and they go onto a road, you must apply for either a livestock droving permit below or livestock grazing permit.

To apply:

• complete the relevant application form (download below)
• return your documents to any of our Customer and Library Service Centres and pay the fee; or
• return your documents to Mitchell Shire Council and request an invoice be emailed to you.