Planning controls for Waverley

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

Data sources

SEPP + LEP + DCP

Three tiers of controls

DCP controls

1,912 provisions

Structured provisions

Coverage

All NSW

LEP + SEPP for every address

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DCP controls in Waverley by topic

Waverley Council's Development Control Plan contains 1,912 structured provisions across 38 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.

Heritage

235

# E7 Edina Estate — 7.4 Heritage The curtilage of the Edina Estate is bounded by Bronte Road, Birrell Street, Church Street, and Carrington Road.

Residential development

201

# C2 Other Residential Development — 2.18 Storage ADG Development: refer to Part 4G of the ADG.

Landscaping

136

# C2 Other Residential Development — 2.9 Landscaping Definition: The definition of ‘landscaped area’ is the same as the definition adopted in the WLEP and is defined as “a part of a site used for ...

Transport

111

# B7 Transport — 7.8 Electric Vehicle Charging Points — Objectives (a) To prepare future buildings for the requirements of electric vehicles.

Setbacks

96

# E1 Bondi Junction — 1.22 Oxford Street Mall Provisions 1.22.1 Building to street alignment and street setbacks

Access

95

# E1 Bondi Junction — 1.4 Access And Movement 1.4.1 Arcades, Through Site Links and Squares

Sustainability

88

# B2 Ecologically Sustainable Development — 2.2 Water Conservation — Objectives (a) To encourage sustainable water use practices. (b) To reduce the use of potable water. (c) To encourage on-site w...

Public domain

70

# B15 Public Domain — 15.6 Shopfront Security — Objectives (a) To improve the amenity of the public domain by discouraging roller shutters. (b) To promote engagement with shops and businesses afte...

Signage

69

# B14 Advertising and Signage — 14.3 Sign Specific Controls — Objectives (a) To ensure that proposed signage is compatible the buildings and surrounding character of the area.

Commercial

69

# D1 Commercial and Retail Development — 1.3 Hours Of Operation — Objectives (a) To ensure trading does not impact on the amenity of the area or disrupt nearby residential properties. (b) To outli...

Height

69

# C2 Other Residential Development — 2.2 Height — Objectives (a) To ensure future development responds to the desired scale and character of the street and local area. (b) To minimise the impact o...

Parking

63

# E5 113 Macpherson Street Bronte — 5.4 Transport — Objectives (a) To provide dedicated car parking for those working at the development.

Water

61

# B5 Water Management — 5.2 Flood Planning Waverley Development Control Plan 2022 42 — Performance Criteria 1. All structures are to have flood compatible building materials below the prescribed f...

Building form

61

# F4 Places of Public Worship — 4.2 Bulk, Scale And Design — Objectives (a) To maintain the residential character of established residential areas. (b) To ensure that the scale of places of public...

Waste management

57

# B1 Waste — General Controls (a) The Site Waste & Recycling Management Plan (SWRMP) is to be submitted in accordance with the Waverley Development Application Guide.

Accessibility

47

# B6 Accessibility and Adaptability — 6.2 Adaptable Dwellings This section is to be read in conjunction with Australian Standard AS 4299-1995 Adaptable Housing.

Plus 22 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 Waverley — common questions

What planning controls apply in Waverley?

Waverley properties are governed by the Waverley LEP 2012 and Waverley DCP 2012. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, heritage, and foreshore building lines. Enter your address for the specific controls.

Are there special controls near Bondi Beach?

Yes. Properties near Bondi Beach and other coastal areas are subject to additional DCP controls including foreshore building lines, view sharing provisions, and coastal hazard overlays.

What heritage controls apply in Waverley?

Waverley has heritage conservation areas throughout Bondi, Bronte, and Waverley. Heritage items and HCAs are listed in the LEP. Properties within these areas face additional design and demolition controls.

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.