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.
Data sources
SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
43 provisions
Structured provisions
Coverage
All NSW
LEP + SEPP for every address
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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 43 structured provisions across 9 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Residential development
9# 3.3 Residential Flat Buildings (3 Storeys) HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.3 Residential Flat Buildings (3 Storeys) This section ...
Landscaping
6# 3.5.3 Site Requirements b. Where a development proposal results in an HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.5.3 Site Requirements b. Wh...
Setbacks
5# 3.3.5 Setbacks e. Structures such as paths, letter boxes, electricity HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.3.5 Setbacks e. Structures ...
Height
5# 3.3.4 Height f. Top most storeys, including those with mezzanine HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.3.4 Height f. Top most storeys, ...
Open space
4# 3.1.4 Open Space 3.1.5 Sunlight Access Desired Outcome Desired Outcome HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.1.4 Open Space 3.1.5 Sunli...
Access
4# 3.3.3 Site Requirements c. Where a property is likely to be isolated by a HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.3.3 Site Requirements c...
Privacy
4# 3.1.6 Privacy 3.1.7 Vehicle Access and Parking Desired Outcome Desired Outcome HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.1.6 Privacy 3.1.7 ...
Parking
3# 3.5.13 Vehicle Access and Parking Note: HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.5.13 Vehicle Access and Parking Note: Refer to Part 1 Gen...
Building design
3# 3.3.6 Building Form and Separation g. Buildings should include structural elements such HORNSBY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2024 | RESIDENTIAL THIS PART WAS LAST AMENDED ON 23 JUNE 2025 3.3.6 Build...
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.