Planning Permits in Parramatta City Council
Parramatta is Sydney's second CBD and the largest LGA in Western Sydney. Major commercial centre, large hospital precinct (Westmead), substantial apartment growth corridors, and the Parramatta-Sydney Light Rail.
Key Suburbs
Area Statistics
256,729
Population
95,324
Dwellings
33
Median Age
Source: ABS Census 2021
Planning Characteristics
Parramatta LEP 2023 commenced May 2023 — modern controls with FSRs up to 9:1 in CBD core, height limits up to RL215m. Parramatta has been a flashpoint for the Stage 1 LMR cl 166 override (Carlingford 10 Keats St case). Substantial flood mapping along Parramatta River and Toongabbie Creek. Multiple precinct-specific DCPs.
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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