Flood Screening in Campbelltown, NSW

What flood zones exist in Campbelltown?

Campbelltown has ARI-quantified flood data covering a range of flood scenarios up to the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF). The Flood Planning Area under the Campbelltown LEP is the main planning trigger, and properties inside it face development controls. The flood risk tool shows where a given address sits (/flood-risk).

Does flood risk affect granny flat eligibility in Campbelltown?

It can. Complying development (CDC) is not available on some flood-affected lots, depending on the flood category of the lot, and the check shows this per lot (/flood-risk). Where it is not available, a granny flat goes through a DA, usually with a flood risk management report.

What is a Flood Planning Area in NSW?

A Flood Planning Area (FPA) is a zone defined in a council's LEP where development controls apply due to flood risk. Being in an FPA does not automatically prohibit development — it triggers additional assessment requirements, including a flood risk management report for certain development types.

Does flood risk affect property insurance in Campbelltown?

Yes. Properties in Campbelltown's flood planning areas typically face higher building and contents insurance premiums. Some insurers apply flood exclusions for high-risk AEP zones.