Planning controls for Strathfield

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

Enter any Strathfield 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 Strathfield — common questions

What planning controls apply in Strathfield?

Strathfield properties are governed by the Strathfield LEP 2012 and Strathfield DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, and heritage. Strathfield has strict tree preservation controls.

What heritage controls apply in Strathfield?

Strathfield has heritage items and heritage conservation areas, particularly in the established residential streets around Strathfield station. Heritage items are listed in the LEP.

What setback requirements apply in Strathfield?

Setback requirements come from the Strathfield DCP and vary by zone. The tool shows the specific front, side, and rear setback controls for your property with DCP clause references.

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.