Planning controls for Inner West
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Inner West address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Inner West address.
Data sources
SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
33,724 provisions
Full provision text
Coverage
All NSW
LEP + SEPP for every address
Check planning controls for your Inner West property
Enter any Inner West address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Inner West by topic
Inner West Council's Development Control Plan contains 33,724 structured provisions across 44 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Heritage
5577# C12 C12 Murrell Estate, Ashfield
Signage
2784# 5.1.2.4 Infill development — Controls
Building form
2699# 4.1 C4 CONTROLS Side setbacks are to be maintained.
Parking
2672# 7.1 Child Care Centres
Residential development
2003# Part 3 Part 4 Multi Dwelling Housing
Height
1533Be a maximum of six storeys;
Site analysis
1518# C1.14 R3 R3 Medium Density Residential | 25%
Waste management
1506# C-Part3 Waste and Recycling — Application — DS3.4 To Ds3.17).
Access
14822. Vehicle access is not permitted from Crystal Street.
Landscaping
1217# Part 1 Site Area Minimum Landscaped Area
Setbacks
1063Building setbacks must be:
General controls
1040The purpose for which the land is used;
Precinct-specific
1012# 9.48 Precinct — Controls (ESD)
Trees and vegetation
828C3 Contributory trees which are to be retained are:
Building design
802C3 Any development of the site must also consider the following matters:
Roofing
735# 9.1 b. b. are to have a simple roof form.
Plus 28 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 Inner West — common questions
What planning controls apply to my Inner West property?
Inner West properties are governed by the Inner West LEP 2022, SEPP Housing 2021, and the Inner West DCP. Controls cover setbacks, height, floor space ratio, parking, landscaping, and heritage conservation areas. Enter your address above for the full breakdown with clause citations.
How do I find setback requirements for the Inner West?
Setback requirements come from the Inner West DCP and vary by zone, lot size, and precinct. Our tool pulls the specific setback controls for your property — front, side, and rear — with the exact DCP clause references.
Does the Inner West have precinct-specific controls?
Yes. The Inner West DCP has precinct-specific controls for areas like Marrickville, Leichhardt, and Ashfield that carried over from the former councils. Controls vary significantly between precincts.
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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.