Planning controls for Hornsby
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Hornsby address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Hornsby address.
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SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
1,732 provisions
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Check planning controls for your Hornsby property
Enter any Hornsby address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Hornsby by topic
Hornsby Council's Development Control Plan contains 1,732 structured provisions across 28 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Setbacks
203setback 15 metres from any property
Height
185# 3.3.4 3.3.4 Height
Landscaping
181The minimum landscaped area on a property should comply with Table 3.1.3-a.
Residential development
167# 3.1.1 3m separation 3m Dwelling 1
Parking
164provision for 1 car space and 1 motor cycle space s.
Signage
98road are to include siting and design measures to For further information, refer to:
Environmental
92environmental integrity of the CRZ, with a minimum width of 10 metres.
Open space
77# 3.5.8 Private Open Space Every dwelling should be provided with a principal private open space in accordance with Table 3.5.8-a.
Building design
74Facade elements should use a range of materials a maximum of two per facade.
Privacy
58# 3.3.9 Development designed to provide reasonable privacy to proposed and adjacent properties and high levels of residential security.
Access
56The maximum grade for a driveway to a single avoided and/or access points consolidated.
Precinct-specific
50# 3.5.15 Key Development Principles Park Avenue, Waitara Precinct; and Pound Road, Hornsby Precinct.
Waste management
42sufficient for at least 3 days garbage details of the on-going management of the
Stormwater
42# 1.1.4 Strategic context Minimised use of reticulated water through conservation practices and reuse of stormwater.
Trees and vegetation
41The removal of a tree less than 3 metres in
Heritage
35# 3.4.7 Beecroft Heritage Precinct Note: Screening must be designed to comply with AS 2419.
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 Hornsby — common questions
What planning controls apply in Hornsby?
Hornsby properties are governed by the Hornsby LEP 2013 and Hornsby DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, landscaping, bushfire, and biodiversity. Much of the shire has environmental controls due to bushland proximity.
What bushfire controls apply in Hornsby?
Significant portions of Hornsby Shire are mapped as Bush Fire Prone Land. Properties on BFPL require BAL assessment, asset protection zones, and AS 3959-compliant construction.
What setback requirements apply in Hornsby?
Setback requirements come from the Hornsby DCP and vary by zone and lot size. Typical residential front setbacks are 6-7.5m. The tool shows the specific setback controls for your property with DCP clause references.
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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.