ACT Territory Plan Update • Effective 1 July 2026
Your suburb, zoning, block size, existing dwelling, easements, trees and site constraints all influence what may now be possible.
Your Property Potential Assessment will help you discover whether you may now be able to:
Your Property Potential Assessment will help you discover whether you may now be able to:
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The most significant planning changes affecting Canberra property owners.
Many RZ1 properties may now be eligible for subdivision where both resulting blocks meet the minimum planning requirements.
Two Separate blocks
Eligible RZ1 properties over 600m² may now be able to create separate unit titles, providing greater flexibility for future ownership and sales.
1 Title → 2 Titles
The previous minimum block size requirement has been removed, creating new opportunities for many homeowners.
Build a secondary residence on any sized block*
Dual occupancy developments can now occupy up to 45% of the site in RZ1 and RZ2, allowing greater design flexibility on suitable properties.
Site Coverage in RZ1 and RZ2
The previous maximum dwelling limit has been removed. Development potential now depends on zoning and compliance with the Territory Plan.
More flexibility for future developments*
The requirement for one covered car space per dwelling has been removed, creating greater flexibility for site design.
Changes to setbacks, overshadowing rules and building envelopes may create new design opportunities for some properties.
More opportunities with updated controls
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