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
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
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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