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
142 provisions
Structured 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 142 structured provisions across 14 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Height
20# 10.12 The following minor building elements may project into the minimum side setback area: (a) roof eaves, awnings, pergolas and patios; (b) stair or ramp access to the ground floor; and (c) rai...
Signage
20# 1.4 Home businesses and home industries that involve the manufacture of food products (f) the need to control any odours or emissions; and (g) whether the hours of operation are within 8.00am to...
Residential development
19# 12.3 The operation of a sex services premises requires development approval. Applications Making an application 12.3 The operation of a sex services premises requires development approval. Appli...
Stormwater
13# 9.8 The design, construction, and operation of kitchens and food premises must comply with: (a) Food Act 2003; (b) Food Regulation 2010; (c) FSANZ Food Standards Code; and (ii) bus bays (minimum...
Waste management
12# 15.11 The bin storage room must be large enough to fit the allocated number of bins with 15.11 The bin storage room must be large enough to fit the allocated number of bins with additional room ...
Landscaping
12# 8.6 Plant maintenance. The planted vegetation should be regularly maintained and 8.6 Plant maintenance. The planted vegetation should be regularly maintained and watered for 12 months following ...
Heritage
9# O1 To ensure that adjacent development does not detrimentally impact upon the SECTION 1–DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF PLACES OF HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE Explanation Development in the vicinity of ...
Setbacks
9# 3.6 For building walls with a window or balcony in commercial development, shop top 3.6 For building walls with a window or balcony in commercial development, shop top housing, and mixed use dev...
Parking
7# 3.46 Trees are to be planted at the ratio of one tree per five car park places allocated. 3.46 Trees are to be planted at the ratio of one tree per five car park places allocated. Species are to...
Access
6# O1 To ensure lots provide adequate space for buildings, setbacks, landscape, open space, SECTION 1–INTRODUCTION Explanation The Canterbury-Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 and Canterbury-...
Environmental
6# 1.27 All applications for the use of this land must be accompanied by suitable Acoustic privacy 1.27 All applications for the use of this land must be accompanied by suitable environmental repor...
Precinct-specific
3# O1 To improve the structure and function of the Campsie Town Centre. Development controls SECTION 2–STRUCTURE PLAN Objectives O1 To improve the structure and function of the Campsie Town Centre....
Trees and vegetation
3# 2.3 Tree Management June 2023 (Amended August 2024) Canterbury-Bankstown Development Control Plan 2023 Chapter 2 Site Considerations 2.3 Tree Management June 2023 (Amended August 2024) Welcome ...
Fencing
3# 6.8 The external appearance of a front fence along the primary and secondary street 6.8 The external appearance of a front fence along the primary and secondary street frontages must ensure: (a)...
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.