Planning controls for Woollahra
Full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls for any Woollahra address — setbacks, parking, height, floor space ratio, landscaping, and heritage with clause citations. Free. Also check granny flat eligibility and flood risk for any Woollahra address.
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DCP controls
5,522 provisions
Structured provisions
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All NSW
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Enter any Woollahra address to see the full SEPP, LEP, and DCP controls with clause citations.
Open Planning Controls ToolDCP controls in Woollahra by topic
Woollahra Council's Development Control Plan contains 5,522 structured provisions across 29 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Heritage
1839# C1.3.6 C12 Dormer windows Dormer windows are not permitted.
Commercial
716# D2.3.3 C3 Development is a maximum four storeys.
General controls
479# 2.5.3 Management processes Management processes
Residential development
322# 3.4.4 C7 Control The FSR for dwelling-house must comply with the sliding scale in figure 3.22.
Parking
250# F.8 C21 Carparking and access No new driveways are permitted from Clovelly Street.
Environmental
244# E2.2.9 O1 Maintain natural drainage patterns To maintain existing natural drainage patterns.
Landscaping
217# H.3 C10 The waterfront Front gardens are to be landscaped to soften the impact of buildings.
Signage
202# E7.3 O2 Minimising the number of signs in heritage areas To minimise the number of signs.
Height
182# G.2 C5 Townscape The 'bookend' height is not to be further extended into the precinct.
Building design
144# 4.6.3.1 Building materials and details Controls C3 Excessive areas of glazing will not be permitted.
Fencing
136# 3.3.5 C17 Control C17 Fencing behind the front building alignment must be timber paling.
Building form
98# H.1 C2 Topography and vegetation New plantings are to be appropriate in scale to available space.
Setbacks
96# B3.2.4 C4 Minimum rear setback. Notwithstanding C1 above, the minimum rear setback is 3m.
Precinct-specific
91# N C7 Paths Any new paths throughout the precinct are to be constructed using recessive colours and finishes.
Roofing
72# 4.6.2.1 Form and character C11 Additions are not alter original roof forms of significant buildings.
Waste management
61# E5.3 C7 Controls Waste and recycling collection points do not impact on traffic and pedestrian safety.
Plus 13 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 Woollahra — common questions
What planning controls apply in Woollahra?
Woollahra properties are governed by the Woollahra LEP 2014 and Woollahra DCP 2015. Controls cover height, FSR, setbacks, parking, landscaping, heritage, and foreshore areas. Enter your address for the specific controls with clause citations.
Does Woollahra have view sharing controls?
Yes. Woollahra DCP includes view sharing provisions (based on the Tenacity Steps test) that affect developments visible from neighbouring properties, particularly in elevated areas of Double Bay, Point Piper, and Vaucluse.
What parking requirements apply in Woollahra?
Parking requirements come from the Woollahra DCP and vary by development type and proximity to transport. Residential parking rates are typically 1-2 spaces per dwelling depending on unit size.
Other property checks for Woollahra
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.