Planning controls for The Hills Shire
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any The Hills Shire address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any The Hills Shire 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 The Hills Shire property
Enter any The Hills Shire 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 The Hills Shire — common questions
What planning controls apply in The Hills Shire?
The Hills Shire properties are governed by The Hills LEP 2019 and The Hills DCP. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, and environmental management. New release areas have specific precinct plans.
What controls apply in the Hills new release areas?
New release areas like Box Hill, North Kellyville, and Balmoral Road have precinct-specific controls covering lot size, setbacks, and infrastructure contributions that differ from established areas.
What heritage controls apply in The Hills?
The Hills Shire has heritage items mainly in older village centres like Rouse Hill and Castle Hill. Heritage items and HCAs are listed in the LEP. The tool shows whether your property is heritage-affected.
Other property checks for The Hills Shire
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.