Planning Permits in Inner West Council

Inner West is a high-amenity inner-Sydney LGA formed in 2016 from the merger of Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville councils. Predominantly heritage-rich Federation and Victorian housing stock with significant medium-density and new apartment activity along train corridors.

Key Suburbs

MarrickvilleNewtownLeichhardtBalmainAshfieldDulwich HillAnnandaleStanmorePetershamCroydon

Area Statistics

184,893

Population

79,842

Dwellings

36

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Three legacy LEPs (Ashfield 2013, Leichhardt 2013, Marrickville 2011) progressively being consolidated into a single Inner West LEP. Heritage Conservation Areas dominate residential character. Stage 2 LMR catchment captures Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Lewisham. Council has retained dual-occupancy controls under cl 4.1A in some zones.

Common Planning Zones

R1General Residential
R2Low Density Residential
R3Medium Density Residential
R4High Density Residential
B2Local Centre (legacy)
B4Mixed Use (legacy)

Common Constraints & Overlays

Planning Scheme

Each NSW council's controls live in two documents: a Local Environmental Plan (LEP) hosted on the NSW Legislation site, and a Development Control Plan (DCP) on the council's own planning page. State-level controls (SEPPs) apply on top — see our SEPPs & overlays guide.

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