Planning controls for Penrith
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Penrith address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Penrith address.
Data sources
SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
70 provisions
Structured provisions
Coverage
All NSW
LEP + SEPP for every address
Check planning controls for your Penrith property
Enter any Penrith address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Penrith by topic
Penrith Council's Development Control Plan contains 70 structured provisions across 8 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Residential development
24# 2.7 Proposed Road Pattern Designs h) storage and building services – sufficient to meet requirements generated by the proposed development and located to protect the amenity of adjacent resident...
Landscaping
13# 2.2.17 Paving Design A. Objective a) private gardens for street-front dwellings; b) a civic garden frontage appropriate to the established neighbourhood character; and c) mixed species of trees,...
Setbacks
11# 2.4.6 Building Envelope and Side Setbacks A. Objectives Figure D2.12: Multi Dwelling Housing Development 2.4.6 Building Envelope and Side Setbacks A. Objectives Comply with building envelope con...
Fencing
6# 2.2.18 Fences and Retaining Walls A. Objective Figure D2.9 Figure D2.9 above diagram depicts: a) Courtyard paving – a threshold at least 1m wide outside each doorway and beneath clothes lines b)...
Parking
6# D2 Residential Development D2 - 17 B. Objectives Both dwellings, their entrances, the windows to their principal living rooms and private gardens face the street or the rear boundary. C. Control...
Access
4# 2.5.20 Accessibility and Adaptability A. Objective ii) Windows to living rooms, dining rooms and/or kitchens; and iii) Private terraces and balconies c) fences should be designed to facilitate g...
Safety
3# 2.2.20 Safety and Security A. Objective Protection Authority’s Environmental Noise Control Manual. These standards apply in all cases. iii) provide a detailed acoustic design report that demonst...
Solar access
3# 2.4.9 Solar Planning A. Objectives 2.4.9 Solar Planning A. Objectives a. Improve the energy efficiency of dwellings and achieve a high standard of residential amenity. b. To ensure adequate resi...
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 Penrith — common questions
What planning controls apply in Penrith?
Penrith properties are governed by the Penrith LEP 2010 and Penrith DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, flood, and bushfire. Flood controls are significant near the Nepean River.
How does flood risk affect planning controls in Penrith?
Parts of Penrith near the Nepean River and South Creek are subject to flood planning controls. These may affect floor levels, setbacks, and the types of development permitted. The tool identifies applicable flood overlays.
What setback requirements apply in Penrith?
Setback requirements come from the Penrith DCP and vary by zone, lot width, and precinct. Standard residential setbacks are typically 4.5-6m front, 0.9-1.5m side. The tool shows the specific controls for your address.
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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.