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
5,400 provisions
Full provision text
Precincts
6 precincts
Controls vary by precinct
Check planning controls for your Waverley property
Enter any Waverley address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Waverley by topic
Waverley Council's Development Control Plan contains 5,400 structured provisions across 39 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Heritage
603# B8 8.3 b (b) Development must be in accordance with Table 8.
General controls
558(d) Towers must be slender so as to:
Residential development
391# 16.2 Non Food Premises Warehouse | 10L/100m 2 floor area/day
Landscaping
349# C2 2.9 c Controls (c) 50% of the landscaped area must be deep soil zone.
Transport
297# B7 7.3 Table 6 Minimum Commercial Loading Rates
Signage
289# E1 1.1 All development is to comply with Part B11 Design Excellence.
Waste management
283# B1 1.1 g Controls (g) Records are to be retained on-site demonstrating lawful disposal of waste.
Setbacks
245# C1 1.4 m Controls (m) A setback is to be provided for pedestrian entry gates.
Building form
219# E2 2.2.4 ii Built Form Controls (ii) Roofs must be flat with parapets.
Access
200(iii) Locate vehicle access a minimum of 3m from pedestrian entrances.
Height
191# E1 1.13 Controls Figure 25 Maximum number of storeys
Sustainability
184# B2 2.6 i Objectives Affects: i. office buildings > 1000m2 net lettable area
Public domain
183# B15 15.4 j Controls (j) Building entries must be covered.
Parking
164# E2 2.2.1 ii Controls (ii) Car parking access via Campbell Parade is not permitted.
Commercial
152# E1 1.3 h (h) The Ground Floor must be designed and used for retail purposes.
Water
103# B5 5.1 c Controls WSUD measures are to be employed to prevent contamination of stormwater.
Plus 23 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 2022. 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.
Other property checks for Waverley
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.