The maps below identify the changes proposed to mapped controls such as land zoning, dual occupancy prohibition, building height, floor space ratio, or minimum lot size for subdivision. It is recommended that you also review the exhibition material to find out about other proposed changes.
Please note: The information provided on the interactive maps is provided for the purposes of public exhibition and incorporates site-specific LEP amendments made as at 31 July 2020. While the maps have been prepared with all due care, the City of Parramatta does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the data and will not be responsible or liable for any loss as a consequence of decisions made by users of this mapping application. To confirm planning information applying to a specific property, it is recommended an application be made to Council for a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate.
Land on which dual occupancies are prohibited will be identified on a Dual Occupancy Prohibition Map that will be included in the new LEP.
Click here to access the interactive Dual Occupancy Prohibition Map Link to see proposed changes.
The new LEP proposes to carry over the existing zoning on the majority of land in the City of Parramatta. However, changes to zoning are proposed at selected locations to apply a more appropriate zoning and phase out some zones that are no longer considered appropriate to the new Council area. The proposed zoning changes are not intended to increase the amount of development allowed in an area.
Click here to access the interactive Land Use Zone Map to see proposed changes.
The new LEP proposes to retain existing height controls on the majority of land in the City of Parramatta. However, some changes are proposed to residential zones to bring consistency to height controls across the Council area. Key changes proposed include:
- Increasing the height limit applying to R2 Low Density Residential zoned land in the former Hornsby Council area from 8.5 metres to 9 metres.
- Increasing the height limit applying to R3 Medium Density Residential zoned land in the former The Hills and Auburn Council areas from 9 metres to 11 metres.
- Reducing the height limit applying to R3 zoned land in the former Hornsby Council area from 12 metres to 11 metres. The exception is land fronting Maida Road, Epping where the current height control will be retained.
- A limited number of targeted site-specific changes associated with changes of zoning or to address anomalies.
Click here to access the interactive Height of Building Map to see proposed changes.
The new LEP proposes to retain existing floor space ratio (FSR) controls on the majority of land in the City of Parramatta. However, some changes are proposed to residential zones to bring consistency to FSR controls across the Council area. In some cases, these proposed changes will result in a reduction in the amount of development that is allowed in an area.
Key changes proposed include:
- Applying a FSR of 0.5:1 to R2 Low Density Residential zoned land in the former Hornsby and The Hills Council areas.
- Applying a FSR of 0.6:1 to R3 Medium Density Residential zoned land in the former Hornsby and The Hills Council areas. The exception is land fronting Maida Road Epping, where it is proposed to apply a FSR of 0.8:1.
- Reducing the FSR of R3 zoned land in the suburb of Silverwater from 0.75:1 to 0.6:1. The FSR applying to R3 zoned land within the suburb of Newington will remain unchanged at 0.75:1.
- Apply a FSR, matched to the existing height control, to R4 High Density Residential zoned sites in the former Hornsby and The Hills Council areas, where no FSR control is currently applied.
- A limited number of targeted site-specific changes associated with changes of zoning.
Click here to access the interactive Floor Space Ratio Map to see proposed changes.
The subdivision lot size control indicates the smallest size new lots created from subdividing land can be. It is proposed to apply a consistent minimum subdivision lot size of 550sqm to all residential zoned land in the LGA, except for R2 zoned land in the former The Hills Council area, where the current 700sqm MLS requirement will be retained.
Click here to access the interactive Lot Size Map to see proposed changes.
The new LEP will include maps that identify important vegetation and waterways corridors. Development will need to be designed, sited or managed so as to avoid, minimise or mitigate any negative environmental impacts on the vegetation and riparian land.
Click here to access the interactive Biodiversity Map to see proposed changes.
Click here to access the interactive Riparian Land and Waterways Map to see proposed changes.
The following documents identify other proposed changes to LEP maps:
- Additional Permitted Use Map – Summary of changes
- Foreshore Building Line Map – Summary of changes
- Heritage Map – Summary of changes
- Key Sites Map – Summary of changes
- Land Reservation Acquisition Map – Summary of changes