Planning controls for Canterbury-Bankstown
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Canterbury-Bankstown address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Canterbury-Bankstown address.
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SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
7,768 provisions
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Enter any Canterbury-Bankstown address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Canterbury-Bankstown by topic
Canterbury-Bankstown Council's Development Control Plan contains 7,768 structured provisions across 28 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Signage
1000# L336 Signs 15.19 Rooftop signage is not permitted.
Setbacks
690Rear lane setback: minimum 1m.
Residential development
595# 3.1 Multi-dwelling development and non-residential development
Landscaping
591# L127 Landscape · Minimum dimension of landscaped area is 1.5m.
Height
505O2 To provide storey limits.
Access
386# 4.2.2 Waste truck access - Heavy Rigid Vehicle (HRV) 4.5m clearance
Heritage
373O9 To minimise the visual impact to the Ashbury Heritage Conservation Area.
Building design
371Attached dwellings No articulation zone is permitted.
Parking
356# 11.6 Maximum garage door width · Dual occupancy dwellings
Waste management
252# L112 Development controls Table 7: Minimum size for bulky waste area
Open space
234# O5 Objectives O5 To increase the available public open space in Canterbury-Bankstown.
Stormwater
233# a Earthworks and drainage (a) Retaining walls to be no greater than 1m high.
Building form
227# O3 Objectives O3 | To soften the scale of buildings.
Trees and vegetation
224# O6 Objectives O6 To protect trees from tree vandalism.
Solar access
214# O6 Objectives O6 To minimise overshadowing particularly from upper levels.
Flooding
197# O1 Objectives O1 To ensure the development is resilient to flood events, hazards and risks.
Plus 12 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 Canterbury-Bankstown — common questions
What planning controls apply in Canterbury-Bankstown?
Canterbury-Bankstown properties are governed by the Canterbury-Bankstown LEP 2023 and Canterbury-Bankstown DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, flood, and heritage.
Do different parts of Canterbury-Bankstown have different controls?
The council merged from Canterbury and Bankstown, and some precinct-specific controls from the former councils still apply. The tool identifies which specific controls apply to your address.
What flood controls apply in Canterbury-Bankstown?
Parts of Canterbury-Bankstown near the Cooks River, Georges River, and Duck River are subject to flood planning controls. These affect floor levels, setbacks, and permissible development. Check your address above.
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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.