Summary of Development Requirements under WLEP 2013
Dwelling House
Allowable Zones
RU1, RU2, RU5, RU6, R1, R2, R3, R5, SP3, E3, E4,
Minimum Lot Size
450 Square Metres
Minimum Lot Frontage
15 Metres
Maximum Lot Coverage
60 Percent
Maximum Height
Minimum Private Open Space
Front Building Line
Generally Two Storeys.
Maximum Height of 7 Metres from Natural Ground Level to ceiling of
uppermost ceiling.
No specified minimum dimensions but private outdoor space must be
orientated to receive at least three hours of direct sunlight per day.
Urban
5.5 Metres from garage door to property boundary
4.5 Metres from rest of house.
The minimum distance for house and garage is 7.5 Metres on “Classified”
busy streets.
Rural
20 Metres
Urban
900 Millimetres measured from wall to boundary.
450 Millimetres from eave to boundary.
For dwellings over 4.5 metres in height, the side and rear building lines
increase an additional 900 Millimetres plus one-quarter of the height of
building above 4.5 ( refer to Figure 4 in DCP Chapter 2.1 to view graphic
example).
Side and Rear Building Lines
4.5 Metres from rear boundary if adjoining a Council reserve.
20.0 Metres from Mean High Water Mark for waterfront properties.
Rural
10 Metres
40 Metres from creeklines.
50 Metres from crest or highest point of ridgelines.
1 space per dwelling is 3 or less bedrooms.
2 spaces per dwelling for 4+ bedroom dwellings.
At least one fully enclosed garage carpark is required per dwelling.
Parking Requirements
Relevant Clauses from Wyong Local
Environmental Plan 2013
Rural Dwellings will need to consider Clause 4.2B of Wyong Local
Environmental Plan 2013.
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Relevant Development Control Plan
Chapter 2.1 - Dwelling House and Ancillary Structures
Secondary Dwelling
Allowable Zones
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,RU6,SP3,E3,E4
Minimum Lot Size
450 Square Metres
Minimum Lot Frontage
If lot contains at least 450 Square Metres-12 Metre Minimum Frontage
If lot contains at least 900 Square Metres-15 Metre Minimum Frontage
If lot contains at least 1500 Square Metres-18 Metre Minimum Frontage
Maximum Lot Coverage
For lots containing at least 450 Square Metres- 50 per cent lot coverage.
For lots containing at least 900 Square Metres- 40 per cent lot coverage.
For lots containing at least 1500 Square Metres- 30 per cent lot coverage.
Attached or Detached
The property must not exceed 1 dwelling house and 1 secondary dwelling.
60 Square Metres
The 60 Square Metres pertains to the interior floor dimensions only.
Structure Configuration
Maximum Structure Size
Maximum Height
8.5 Metres measured from Average Ground Level.
Minimum Private Open Space
An area at least 4 Metres wide must have direct access to a habitable room
other than a bedroom.
Front Building Line
4.5 Metres to 10 Metres
Please refer to Schedule 1 of State Environmental Planning Policy
(Affordable Rental Housing) 2008 to determine the applicable building line.
Side and Rear Building Lines
For lots containing at least 450 Square Metres- 900 Millimetres distance.
For lots containing at least 900 Square Metres- 1500 Millimetres distance.
For lots containing at least 1500 Square Metres- 2500 Millimetres distance.
Parking Requirements
Onsite car park is encouraged but is not mandatory.
Relevant NSW State Regulation
Division 2 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental
Housing) 2008
Relevant Clauses from Wyong Local
Environmental Plan 2013
If the proposed Secondary Dwelling does not qualify as Complying
Development due to environmental constraints or inability to meet the
Development Standards for Secondary Dwelling, it must be lodged as a
Development Application and be assessed upon merit. Clause 5.4 (9) of the
Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 must be considered.
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Dual Occupancy
Allowable Zones
RU1, RU2, R1, R2, R3, R5, E3, E4
Minimum Lot Size
550 Square Metres for Terrace Style on Standard Lots.
700 Square Metres for Standard Lots
800 Square Metres for Battle Axe Lots
Minimum Lot Frontage
15 Metres
Subdivision of Land
Can be considered but needs to be lodged with the Dual Occupancy
Application.
Maximum Floor Space Ratio
50 Per cent
Maximum Height
Two Storeys.
Maximum Height of 7 Metres from Natural Ground Level to ceiling of
uppermost ceiling.
Minimum Private Open Space
60 Square Metres.
Minimum Dimension of 4.5 Metres
Front Building Line
6 Metres from garage door to property boundary
4.5 Metres from rest of house.
The minimum distance for house and garage is 6 to 7.5 Metres on busy
streets.
Side and Rear Building Lines
900 Millimetres measured from wall to boundary.
450 Millimetres from eave to boundary.
For corner allotments, a 2 Metre setback along the side street.
Parking Requirements
1 space per dwelling is 3 or less bedrooms.
2 spaces per dwelling for 4+ bedroom dwellings.
At least one fully enclosed garage is required per dwelling.
Relevant Clauses from Wyong Local
Environmental Plan 2013
Rural Dual Occupancy will need to consider Clause 4.2B of Wyong Local
Environmental Plan 2013.
Relevant Development Control Plans
Chapter 2.3-Dual Occupancy Development
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Multi-Dwelling Housing
Allowable Zones
R1, R3
Minimum Lot Size
450 Square Metres
Generally for most Multi-Dwelling Housing, the lot size should contain at
least 1200 Square Metres as this allows enough area to meet development
controls such as Private Open Space, Car Parking etc.
Minimum Lot Frontage
15 Metres
Maximum Lot Coverage
75 Per cent.
A minimum of 25 Per cent at ground level must be soft landscaping.
Maximum Height
Varies.
Most zone designations allow 2-3 stories but others in The Entrance allow
up to 10 stories. Council’s online mapping depicts the maximum allowable
building heights.
Minimum Private Open Space
Villa/Townhouse: 45 Square Metres with a minimum dimension of 4.5
Metres.
Residential Flat Building: 30 Square Metres can be deck or verandah.
Mixed Use Development: 10-30 Square Metres.
Front Building Line
4.5 Metres to 7.5 Metres depending on the type of road and traffic
conditions.
Side and Rear Building Lines
Side: 1.5 to 11 Metres depending on building height.
Rear: 4.5 Metres.
Garages: 6 Metres
Parking Requirements
1 space per 1 bedroom dwelling.
1.2 spaces per 2 bedroom dwelling.
1.5 spaces per 3 (or more) bedroom dwelling.
In addition to above, 1 space per 5 units to serve as visitor parking and
carwash area.
Relevant Development Control Plan
Chapter 2.4- Multiple Dwelling Residential Development
Note that Rural Dual Occupancies (R5,E3,E4 Zones) have additional
considerations shown in Section 12.1 of Chapter 2.4.
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Industrial Development
Allowable Zones
General Industrial is permissible within IN1 Zone.
Light Industry is permissible in IN1, IN2, B6, B7 Zones.
Minimum Lot Size
Not Specified. Proposals will receive a merit based assessment by Council.
Development must consider the factors such as type of business, parking,
noise, odour and number of employees/customers.
Minimum Lot Frontage
Not specified.
Maximum Lot Coverage
50 Per cent.
Maximum Floor Space Ratio
0.8:1
Refer to Clause 4.5 in WLEP 2013.
Maximum Height
Not Specified.
Design Considerations
Must be architecturally articulated with interesting building design and use
of varied exterior materials. Additional considerations are Parking and
Loading , Water, Stormwater, Sewer Systems, Energy Efficiency, Noise and
Odour.
Front Building Line
10-15 Metres.
Side and Rear Building Lines
5 Metres.
A reduced distance can be considered by Council on merits.
Parking Requirements
Varies upon type of development and is assessed by Council upon merit.
Relevant Development Control Plan
Chapter 2.12-Industrial Development
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