Planning controls for Blacktown
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Blacktown address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Blacktown address.
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SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
59 provisions
Structured provisions
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Enter any Blacktown address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Blacktown by topic
Blacktown Council's Development Control Plan contains 59 structured provisions across 10 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Residential development
26# 2.4.2 Minimum depth PART C Development in the Residential Areas Corner allotments should have a minimum width of 15m to take account of the building line to the secondary frontage, as shown in F...
Setbacks
7# 2.4.1 Minimum width PART C Development in the Residential Areas In assessing a DA for subdivision, Council is required to consider a number of matters including: (a) The size and shape of each a...
Landscaping
4# 6.8 Separation between buildings PART C Development in the Residential Areas 6.8 Separation between buildings Where more than 1 building is to be erected on a development site, the minimum separ...
Access
4# 2.5 Battle-axe shaped allotments PART C Development in the Residential Areas 2.5 Battle-axe shaped allotments To help create a pleasant, safe residential environment it is desirable to: (a) Maxi...
Solar access
3# 2.2.4 Road and allotment orientation PART C Development in the Residential Areas Figure 2.3 Road and allotment orientation for roads that run east-west Figure 2.4 Road and allotment orientation ...
Sustainability
3# 6.10.8 Energy performance and sustainability PART C Development in the Residential Areas Figure 6.7 Airflow paths designed to achieve good natural ventilation 6.10.8 Energy performance and susta...
Waste management
3# 1.8 Demolition of buildings PART C Development in the Residential Areas 1.8 Demolition of buildings 1.8.1 General The following information is provided as a guide for the demolition of residenti...
Open space
3# 6.7 Common open space PART C Development in the Residential Areas For corner lots, one frontage shall be deemed the main frontage to which the 9m standard applies based on the main address of th...
Parking
3# 8.3.7 Car parking and access ■ Objectives PART C Development in the Residential Areas 2 storeys in height (b) Child care facilities must be located on the ground floor of a building (c) Any stor...
Safety
3# 3.5 First aid PART C Development in the Residential Areas 3.5 First aid Child care centres must be equipped with a suitable and fully stocked first-aid kit of a kind approved by the WorkCover Au...
What the planning controls assessment covers
SEPP controls
State-level policies including Housing SEPP 2021, Transport & Infrastructure, and Coastal Management.
LEP controls
Zoning, height of buildings, floor space ratio, minimum lot size, heritage, and additional permitted uses.
DCP controls
Council-specific setbacks, parking rates, landscaping requirements, private open space, and design controls.
Spatial overlays
Flood, bushfire, heritage, acid sulfate soils, biodiversity, and other mapped constraints from the NSW Planning Portal.
Planning controls in Blacktown — common questions
What planning controls apply in Blacktown?
Blacktown properties are governed by the Blacktown LEP 2015 and Blacktown DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, and landscaping. New release areas in the North West Growth Area have specific precinct controls.
What are the setback requirements in Blacktown?
Setback requirements come from the Blacktown DCP and vary by zone and lot width. Standard residential setbacks apply across most suburban areas. The tool pulls the specific controls for your address.
Are there specific controls for new release areas in Blacktown?
Yes. New release areas in the North West Growth Area (e.g. Marsden Park, Riverstone) have precinct-specific controls that differ from established suburb controls.
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Planning controls are sourced live from the NSW Planning Portal, PostGIS spatial overlays, and structured DCP provisions. Controls shown are indicative — always verify with the relevant council or a registered town planner before making development decisions.