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Inner West DCP
From Three Plans to One
What is a DCP?
Which DCPs apply now?
A development control plan (DCP) provides detailed planning controls that support the Local Environmental Plan (LEP). They contain objectives and controls for things like:
The Inner West LEP 2022 applies across the Inner West Local Government Area
• Building design and layout • Sunlight and ventilation
These DCPs also apply:
• Car parking
• Marrickville DCP 2011
These controls help guide how development should be designed and assessed.
• Leichhardt DCP 2013
• Inner West DCP 2016 (Ashfield area)
What is changing?
The Inner West DCP 2026 will replace the current DCPs with one consistent set of planning controls. A new online interactive DCP has been created to make it easier to navigate and understand controls.
We’re replacing all of these, with this
Why we’re doing this Creating a single DCP will:
• Update planning controls so they:
• Simplify the planning system for homeowners and small‑scale developers
- Reflect current best practice
• Support consistent and efficient assessment of development applications
- Align with Council policies - M eet current planning legislation requirements