Planning controls for Georges River

Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Georges River address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Georges River address.

Data sources

SEPP + LEP + DCP

Three tiers of controls

DCP controls

Available

Structured provisions

Coverage

All NSW

LEP + SEPP for every address

Check planning controls for your Georges River property

Enter any Georges River address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.

Open Planning Controls Tool

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 Georges River — common questions

What planning controls apply in Georges River?

Georges River properties are governed by the Georges River LEP 2021 and Georges River DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, and heritage. Enter your address for the specific controls.

What heritage controls apply in Georges River?

Georges River has heritage items and heritage conservation areas, particularly in the former Kogarah and Hurstville areas. Heritage items are listed in the LEP. The tool shows whether your property is heritage-affected.

What parking requirements apply in Georges River?

Parking rates come from the Georges River DCP and vary by development type and location. The tool shows the specific parking requirements applicable to your address.

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.