Planning controls for Northern Beaches
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Northern Beaches address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Northern Beaches 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 Northern Beaches property
Enter any Northern Beaches address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolWhat 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 Northern Beaches — common questions
What planning controls apply on the Northern Beaches?
Northern Beaches properties are governed by the Northern Beaches LEP 2014, Manly LEP 2013, Pittwater LEP 2014, and the consolidated DCP. Controls vary by which former council area your property is in — Warringah, Manly, or Pittwater.
Do different parts of the Northern Beaches have different controls?
Yes. The Northern Beaches was formed from Warringah, Manly, and Pittwater councils. Each former council area has different LEP and DCP controls until the council completes its consolidated LEP. The tool identifies which set of controls applies to your address.
What bushfire controls apply on the Northern Beaches?
Parts of the Northern Beaches are mapped as Bush Fire Prone Land, particularly in the Pittwater and Warringah areas. Properties on BFPL require BAL assessment and AS 3959 compliance for any new building work.
Other property checks for Northern Beaches
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.