Have Your Say on the Draft Keeping of Animals Policy

We're committed to supporting responsible animal ownership while protecting your health and safety.

The Keeping of Animals Policy is being reviewed to ensure it reflects current expectations, environmental considerations and legislative requirements. Providing clear guidance on the types and numbers of animals that may be kept on residential and semi-rural properties, helping to prevent nuisance issues such as noise, odour and waste.

The review includes minor wording updates, legislative alignment and removal of outdated references, without changing the core intent of the policy. The policy applies to:

  • Birds
  • Poultry
  • Rabbits
  • Reptiles and more!

Your input will help address issues like:

  • Pests
  • Pollution
  • Risks to native vegetation
  • And more!

Help protect the health and wellbeing of your family and your neighbours.

Have your say

Submissions are accepted between Tuesday 21 October 2025 and Tuesday 18 November 2025, by either:

  • online: submission form (survey link above)
  • email: engageme@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or
  • post: PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259.

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