Unauthorised land use
Unauthorised land use
If you believe there is a breach of land use regulations in Ku-ring-gai, you can report it to Council for investigation.
Last updated on: 31 March 2026
About
There are regulations governing land use within Ku-ring-gai. When these are breached, you can raise a request for Council to investigate the matter to ensure these regulations are followed. These include:
- Unauthorised use of Council or private property (e.g. business activities, non-approved short-term rental accommodation, private use of reserve)
- Storage of materials on Council land (e.g. items or tape blocking footpath, containers on a nature strip)
- Illegal advertising signage
- Unauthorised use of recreational facility (e.g. personal trainer without a permit, court or grounds use without a booking)
More information
More information can be found on Council's website using the following links:
- If you are reporting anything related to a skip bin, submit a request under Skip bins on Council land
- If there are building works underway, but you believe they are not complying with their conditions of consent, submit a request under Non-compliant construction works
- If you have witnessed works being constructed without required approvals, submit a request under Illegal building works/construction
- If your enquiry concerns dilapidated buildings or fencing, submit a request under Building works enquiry to have the matter investigated.
- If your enquiry is about someone selling items on the side of the road, submit a request under Roadside vendors
Submit a request
Where possible, before lodging a complaint, speak with the person and politely explain your concerns. If this is not possible, or the issue is not resolved, use the link below to request a Council investigation.
Please note: You are encouraged to provide your contact details in case further information is required. If insufficient details are provided, Council may not be able to investigate.
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