Planning controls for Parramatta
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Parramatta address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Parramatta address.
Data sources
SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
9,529 provisions
Full provision text
Precincts
71 precincts
Controls vary by precinct
Check planning controls for your Parramatta property
Enter any Parramatta address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Parramatta by topic
Parramatta Council's Development Control Plan contains 9,529 structured provisions across 30 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
General controls
1796c) have an area of at least 600m²;
Setbacks
744Setback to retail front shall be 3.5 metres.
Landscaping
685# 8.5.8.7 Objectives O.07 Maximise deep soil zones within the site.
Heritage
645# 7.4 Subdivision Pattern C.02 Maintain the historical pattern of subdivision.
Signage
606# 3.7 Signage C.80 Signage shall be non-illuminated.
Access
584# 2.10 Objectives O.03 Maximise access to the public domain.
Height
563Maximum building height of 90 metres.
Parking
551M = maximum number of parking spaces;
Residential development
509# 8.4.7.2 Objectives O.04 Maintain and improve residential amenity.
Building form
357# 9.10.11.1 Built Form C.16 Maximum tower footprint of 955m².
Open space
303# 8.4.7.2 Objectives O.05 Maintain and improve open space areas.
Stormwater
251Both the private and public WSUD systems must achieve the water quality targets set out in this DCP.
Flooding
232# 8.5.8.8 Objectives O.01 Minimise the impact of flood events on new development.
Building design
210# 7.10.10.4 Materials and finishes C.13 Terracotta should be used for roofs.
Solar access
198Drying areas shall be located to maximise solar access.
Safety
177# 8.2.8.1.20 Objectives O.01 Minimise adverse impacts on rail safety.
Plus 14 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 Parramatta — common questions
What planning controls apply in Parramatta?
Parramatta properties are governed by the Parramatta LEP 2023 and Parramatta DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, and heritage. Parramatta CBD has specific design excellence provisions.
Are there special controls in Parramatta CBD?
Yes. The Parramatta CBD has additional controls including design excellence requirements for buildings over a certain height, active ground-floor frontage requirements, and specific setback and podium-tower relationships.
What heritage controls apply in Parramatta?
Parramatta has extensive heritage including the oldest European settlement area in Sydney outside the CBD. Heritage items and heritage conservation areas are mapped in the LEP. The tool shows whether your property is heritage-affected.
Other property checks for Parramatta
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.