Ipswich City CouncilLivestockKeeping Livestock in IpswichLivestock is the term used to refer to farm animals or those animals used for cultivation for food, fibre or labour. These animals include cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, camels, goats, deer, llamas and the like. For the protection of the animals and the local environment, Ipswich City Council has a number of minimum standards, Local Laws and owner responsibilities which must be met in keeping of livestock. Number of Livestock AllowedLivestock require 800m² of unencumbered land per animal. It is important to note all livestock owners in Ipswich, regardless of whether they require a permit or not, must comply with Local Law standards. Should you wish to make a request for Council to investigate the keeping of more excess livestock on a person's property, please contact Council on (07) 3810 6666 with the necessary information including location and address of the property and estimation of the number of livestock being kept. Permits & Local LawsLocal LawsLocal Laws are provided by Council to assist owners to look after their livestock, and to promote ownership responsibility in the protection of our local environment. All livestock owners in Ipswich must comply with the following minimum standards in accordance with Local Law 4 (Keeping and Control of Animals), regardless of whether they require a permit or not:
The same standard conditions apply to the keeping of miniature breeds of these varieties of animals, however Council's fencing guidelines reflect the smaller sizes of these animals. For further information, contact Council on (07) 3810 6666.
PermitsIf your property is 4,000m² (one acre) or more and zoned rural/non-urban you do not require a permit to keep livestock. If your property is 4,000m² (one acre) or more, you do not require a permit to keep a horse. If your property is under 4,000m² (one acre) and not zoned rural/non-urban, you are required to apply for a permit to keep livestock. Depending on land zoning and property size, planning and development assessments and approvals may be required prior to making application to Council. Contact Council's Planning and Development Department on (07) 3810 6666 for further information. Council issues Standard Permits to residents in the follow circumstances:
Note: An application for a Non-Standard Permit is required where the bird owner is unable to comply with the standard conditions. A Non-Standard Permit is more expensive to apply for as it requires an inspection of the property.
The pig permit will stipulate the number of pigs to be kept on the property. Any building structures such as piggeries will require building approval from Council. Depending upon the proposed size of the operation, a licence may also be required under the Environmental Protection Act. For further information regarding this licence for piggeries, please contact the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries on 13 25 23.
If you require any further information about keeping livestock in Ipswich, please contact Council during business hours on (07) 3810 6666. Horses and StablesIf your property is 4,000m² (one acre) or more, you do not require a permit to keep a horse (including donkeys and mules). A minimum of 800m² of unencumbered land (land free of buildings, gardens, dams, etc) is required for each horse intended to be kept on the property. Council issues Standard Permits to residents in the follow circumstances:
Note: An application for a Non-Standard Permit is required where the bird owner is unable to comply with the standard conditions. A Non-Standard Permit is more expensive to apply for as it requires an inspection of the property.
Note: Operating a stable is defined as ‘Intensive Animal Husbandry' under the Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006. Such uses may require planning approval from Council. It is recommended before you apply for a permit, you contact Council's Planning and Development Department on (07) 3810 6666 for further information.
Roaming Livestock and ImpoundingLivestock must be confined to the owner's property at all times - livestock are not allowed to roam. Should you wish to make a request for a Council Officer to investigate livestockroaming from their property, please contact Council on (07) 3810 6666 with the necessary information including location, address, breed and colour (if known) of the roaming livestock. If the address is unknown, patrols will be carried out to try and locate the livestock. If livestock have roamed onto your property, please secure the animal to the property if it is possible and safe to do so and contact Council to arrange an Animal Management Officer to collect the animal. Please note, an adult must be present on the property for the Animal Management Officer's visit so that they can complete the necessary paperwork for the removal of the animal from their property. Please note, sometimes issues of roaming livestock can be resolved by speaking to the animal owner first, without the need to involve Council. If your livestock is located in the Ipswich Pound, you should visit the Pound and speak to the staff. In most cases, the owner will be charged fees prior to the release of the animal from the Pound. If the owner is unable to visit the Pound and would like their representative to collect the animal on their behalf, a letter of authority or similar authorisation by the cat owner is necessary to release the livestock. Livestock owners may choose to surrender their animal to the Ipswich Pound as long as the owner lives in the Ipswich City Council area. Charges may apply. Nuisance LivestockIf you encounter nuisance livestock from a neighbouring property, the first step could be to discuss the issue with your neighbour. Sometimes the issue of nuisance livestock can be resolved by speaking to the livestock owner first, without the need to involve Council. Once a person is made aware that an issue is causing a nuisance to their neighbours, most of the time, they will take steps to fix the problem. Council strongly encourages the community to discuss these issues with their neighbours. The Queensland Government Department of Justice and Attorney-General have developed a Neighbourhood Mediation Kit which provides advice on how to approach your neighbour to discuss a concern and tips on setting up mediation. If neighbourhood disputes can not be resolved you may wish to take advantage of the Governments free Mediation Services. If so please contact the Dispute Resolution Branch on 1800 017 288 (toll free), or by post to:
Dispute Resolution Branch For more information on this service please visit the Queensland Government Department of Justice and Attorney-General website. Alternatively should you wish to make a request for a Council Officer to investigate nuisance livestock, please contact Council on (07) 3810 6666 with necessary information including details of the nuisance and location. Injured LivestockIf you encounter injured livestock, it is recommended you contact the RSPCA on (07) 3426 9955 or take it to a veterinarian. If the animal is deceased, contact Ipswich Waste on (07) 3810 6666 for collection. Further Information
Last Updated 27 Jun 2011 |
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