Landscaping in zone CB

Landscaping is the use of trees, plants and shrubs to make an area or building more attractive.

Benefits

Landscaping can provide shade and cool areas of hard surfaces, and also create spaces for people to engage with nature.

Rules and conditions

In zone CB (Central Business), there are certain rules for how much landscaping a new development must provide.

In addition to any paving or concreted areas, at least 10% of the site area must be landscaped.

Landscaping is traditionally provided at ground level. However, for multistorey buildings, you can have landscaping:

• down the side of a building
• on a terrace part way up the building
• on a rooftop garden.

More information

To find out more, read the guidance note for landscaping in Zone CB PDF (587.8 KB) under clause 5.2.6.1 of the NT Planning Scheme PDF (2.8 MB).