FAQs

All local Government Land (except roads) that is owned by Council or under Council’s care, control and management (for example Crown Land) since the commencement of the Local Government Act 1999 (Act) is classified as community land, unless the Council resolved to exclude the land from classification as community land within three (3) years after the commencement date of the Act and, there were no provisions of a reservation, dedication, trust or other instrument that would prevent or restrict the community land status. 

The importance of having land classified as Community Land, is the inclusion of robust community and interest group engagement and Ministerial referrals that must be undertaken as part of the decision-making process when determining the use of community land. Essentially, the community land classification protects the community's interests in the land. 

Land parcels that are exempt from the Community Land classification are generally used as operational land and include wastewater treatment plants, Council depots and landfills. The majority of existing land is Community Land. 

The Plan and Register will ensure Council has prepared a well-considered, comprehensive, clear and transparent approach to the management of land that meets the Council and the communities best practice principles and targets. A well-drafted Community Land Management Plan can become a facilitator of activity on community land rather than a restraint.