Purpose

The Inland Code adapts complying development to the conditions of regional and inland NSW, recognising larger rural-residential lots, agricultural activities, climate differences, and servicing constraints west of the Great Dividing Range. It seeks to approve new homes, renovations, and farm buildings in 20 days or less where Code standards are met.

What It Covers

• New 1–2 storey dwelling houses in eligible inland LGAs and mapped zones.
• Home renovations and additions scaled to rural-residential patterns.
• Large farm buildings that support agricultural operations (subject to size, siting, and environmental limits).

Standards Focus

Controls address building height/scale, setbacks to property boundaries and farm infrastructure, vegetation clearing, bushfire and drought resilience considerations, onsite servicing (tank water, onsite effluent), and rural landscape character.

Relationship to Rural Housing Code

The State has indicated a policy direction to harmonise certain rural standards (e.g., sheds, earthworks) across inland and broader rural provisions to improve usability for landholders and certifiers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does every inland council area automatically fall under the Inland Code?
A: No—check mapped applicability and zoning before relying on the Code.

Q: Can farm sheds be approved quickly?
A: Yes, many can if they meet siting, size, and environmental criteria in the Inland Code provisions.

Disclaimers

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