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.
Data sources
SEPP + LEP + DCP
Three tiers of controls
DCP controls
12,168 provisions
Full provision text
Precincts
44 precincts
Controls vary by precinct
Check planning controls for your Woollahra property
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 12,168 structured provisions across 33 topics. Enter an address above to see which controls apply to a specific property.
Heritage
4113item or contributory building retains and
Commercial
1339# D2.4.3 C3 Development is a maximum four storeys.
General controls
1322O14 To minimise excavation.
Residential development
680residential uses above, or areas to the
Environmental
622# E2.2.9 O3 Objectives O3 To avoid nuisance and flooding.
Parking
594O4 To minimise demand for on-street parking.
Landscaping
449O7 To increase tree planting in the public domain.
Signage
414C9 Minimise use of signage.
Height
358a) is a maximum height of 300mm;
Building design
23912m including the articulation zones.
Building form
238O3 To achieve a consistent built form along Dover Lane.
Setbacks
236e) terminates 600mm short of each side boundary.
Fencing
186C3 Front fences and walls assist in defining building entrances.
Access
152# 6.6.7.2 C3 Controls C3 Driveway widths should be minimised.
Roofing
148b) the roof pitch is to be between 32 ° and 45
Precinct-specific
147# N C7 Paths Any new paths throughout the precinct are to be constructed using recessive colours and finishes.
Plus 17 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.