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
1,463 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 1,463 structured provisions across 27 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Residential development
216# Part 0 Multi dwelling housing and attached dwellings ✔□ ✔□
Flooding
148Rebuilt dwellings which substantially reduce the extent of flood affectation to the existing building.
Environmental
141any land mapped as ‘Biodiversity’ on the Blacktown Local Environment Plan 2015 natural Resources Map d.
Parking
126# 3.6.1 Maximum size: Garage, carport, awning or shed 60sq.m
Trees and vegetation
101# 1.7 Care should be taken to ensure that any reshaped ground does not undermine or fill around any tree.
Access
93# 8.3.2 a 8.3.2 Objectives (a) To ensure that all local communities have convenient access to high quality child care services
Height
74# Part 0 Construction of single storey and 2 storey dwelling ∗ ✔□
Setbacks
74Rear setback to a roadway Maximum of 50% of total width of
Landscaping
66Landscaping must not obstruct driver sightlines.
Signage
60The siting and design of any new development, including any sub-surface services, is to consider:
Heritage
53# 3.9 Information to be included in written notice and notification Applications involving heritage items ✔□ ✔□
Solar access
34# 9.1 New development should retain reasonable levels of solar access to neighbouring properties and the public domain.
Stormwater
30Council will not support the placement of fill on land to channel stormwater drainage back to the street, nor the use of a charged system to achieve the same effect.
Waste management
29# 6.9.8 6.9.8 Accessways Council will assess the suitability of vehicular accessways for cars and garbage trucks by reference to State Government standards.
Safety
27# 3 3 Safety provisions The following matters are to be addressed by the architect or designer certifying the proposal.
Fencing
24# 6.9.9 6.9.9 Fencing and screen walls Details of fencing must be shown on the required building plans and landscape plans.
Plus 11 more topics. Enter an address to see all controls.
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.