Can I build a granny flat in Inner West?
Instant SEPP Housing 2021 eligibility check for any Inner West address — lot area, zoning, heritage exclusions (2,039 items in Inner West), biodiversity values, and acid sulfate soils. Free.
Min. lot area
450 m²
SEPP Housing 2021
Heritage items
2,039
in Inner West
Flood data
EPI overlay
checked per address
What we check
Lot area
Tested per approval path (CDC frontage band, DA site area)
Zoning
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5/RU5 under SEPP Housing 2021 cl 49
Heritage exclusion
Heritage items and conservation areas
Flood control lots
Statutory flood overlay check
Biodiversity
Biodiversity values map exclusions
Acid sulfate soils
Class 1 & 2 soil exclusions
Dual occupancy prohibition
LEP prohibition map check
Granny flats in Inner West — common questions
Can I build a granny flat in the Inner West?
It depends on the property. Under SEPP Housing 2021 a secondary dwelling needs a zone that permits it, a lot that meets the minimum size, and none of the SEPP land exclusions (such as heritage, flood, biodiversity values and some acid sulfate soil classes). The checker above tests each one for your address.
Why might my Inner West property be ineligible for a granny flat?
A secondary dwelling can be ineligible under SEPP Housing 2021 because of the zone, the lot size, a heritage item or heritage conservation area, a flood control lot, the Biodiversity Values Map, or some acid sulfate soil classes. Flood overlays can apply near creek lines in Marrickville and Leichhardt. The checker above shows which applies to your address.
Does heritage listing affect granny flat eligibility in the Inner West?
Yes. Heritage items and properties in heritage conservation areas are excluded from complying development. The checker above shows whether your address is affected.
What lot size is needed for a granny flat in the Inner West?
SEPP Housing 2021 sets a minimum lot size for a secondary dwelling. The checker above reads the minimum from the SEPP and compares it with the lot area for your address.
How large can a granny flat be in the Inner West?
SEPP Housing 2021 sets a maximum floor area for a secondary dwelling. The checker above reads it from the SEPP for your address.
Also check nearby councils
Checks lot area, zoning, heritage items and conservation areas, flood control lots, biodiversity values, and acid sulfate soils against SEPP Housing 2021. Flood check uses NSW EPI statutory overlay — shown as unknown outside coverage. DCP setback and height controls not included. Not legal advice.