Planning controls for Lane Cove

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

Enter any Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove — common questions

What planning controls apply in Lane Cove?

Lane Cove properties are governed by the Lane Cove LEP 2009 and Lane Cove DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, and heritage. Enter your address for the specific controls with clause citations.

What height limits apply in Lane Cove?

Height limits in Lane Cove vary by zone and are mapped in the LEP. Typical residential height limits are 8.5m for low density zones. The tool pulls the specific limit for your property.

What parking requirements apply in Lane Cove?

Parking requirements come from the Lane Cove DCP and vary by development type. Standard residential rates apply. The tool shows the exact parking requirements for your property.

Also check nearby councils

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.