Planning controls for Wollongong
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Wollongong address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Wollongong 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 Wollongong property
Enter any Wollongong 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 Wollongong — common questions
What planning controls apply in Wollongong?
Wollongong properties are governed by the Wollongong LEP 2009 and Wollongong DCP 2009. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, bushfire, and coastal hazards.
What coastal controls apply in Wollongong?
Coastal properties in Wollongong are subject to coastal hazard and foreshore building line controls. The Coastal Management SEPP also applies to properties within the coastal zone. The tool identifies applicable overlays.
What bushfire controls apply in Wollongong?
Parts of Wollongong near the Illawarra Escarpment are mapped as Bush Fire Prone Land. Properties on BFPL require BAL assessment and AS 3959 compliance for any new building work.
Other property checks for Wollongong
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.