Planning controls for Cumberland
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Cumberland address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Cumberland address.
Data sources
SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
264 provisions
Full provision text
Coverage
All NSW
LEP + SEPP for every address
Check planning controls for your Cumberland property
Enter any Cumberland address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Cumberland by topic
Cumberland Council's Development Control Plan contains 264 structured provisions across 13 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Residential development
97The total landscaped area for a dwelling house shall be as follows:
Height
24# 2.2 Controls The minimum floor to ceiling height is 2.7m.
Privacy
22# 2.21 Privacy First floor balconies shall be a maximum of 12m 2 .
Setbacks
21# 2.20 Setbacks The external wall of outbuildings cannot extend across more than 50% of the rear property boundary.
Fencing
18# 2.14 General Fences shall be stepped with the topography of the site.
Landscaping
18# 2.7 Controls The landscaped area shall be a deep soil zone.
Solar access
17# 2.3 Location of clothes drying facilities Drying areas shall be located to maximise solar access.
Signage
16# 2.2 Controls The design of a boarding house is to be compatible with the character of the local area.
Safety
12# 2.16 Surveillance Blank walls along street frontages are prohibited.
Building form
7# 2.5 Controls Building materials and/or colours shall be used to reduce the appearance of bulk.
Open space
6# 2.21 Orientation The living area of the secondary dwelling shall be designed to be accessible to a private open space.
Parking
3# 2.18 Control Car parking and site access will comply with the provisions set out in Part G3 of this DCP.
Building design
3# 2.5 Controls Building materials and colours used for additions should integrate/blend with the original structure.
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 Cumberland — common questions
What planning controls apply in Cumberland?
Cumberland properties are governed by the Cumberland LEP 2021 and Cumberland DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, and heritage. Cumberland was formed from Auburn, Holroyd, and parts of Parramatta.
Do different parts of Cumberland have different controls?
Cumberland was formed from Auburn, Holroyd, and parts of Parramatta councils. Some precinct-specific controls from the former councils still apply in different areas. The tool identifies which controls apply to your address.
What setback requirements apply in Cumberland?
Setback requirements come from the Cumberland DCP and vary by zone and lot width. The tool shows the specific front, side, and rear setback controls for your property.
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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.