Flood Risk in Tamworth Regional, NSW
Check whether a Tamworth Regional property address falls within a flood planning area. Data sourced from the Tamworth Regional Flood Planning and NSW EPI statutory overlays. Flood status directly affects granny flat eligibility and nearby development activity in Tamworth Regional.
Flood data
Flood planning area
Flood features
19
Heritage items
513
Flood planning in Tamworth Regional — common questions
Is my Tamworth property in a flood planning area?
Tamworth Regional Council has flood planning areas defined under the Tamworth Regional LEP. The Peel River and its tributaries are the primary flood risk sources.
What are the main flood risks in Tamworth?
The Peel River, Cockburn River, and Dungowan Creek catchments pose the primary flood risks. The flat terrain around Tamworth city makes low-lying areas susceptible to inundation during major rainfall events.
Does flood risk affect granny flat approvals in Tamworth?
Yes. Under SEPP Housing 2021, flood control lots are excluded from complying development pathways. If your property is in the flood planning area, a DA is required rather than a CDC.
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Flood data for Tamworth Regional sourced from the Tamworth Regional Flood Planning and NSW Planning Portal EPI statutory overlay. Not a Section 10.7 flood certificate. Not legal advice. Confirm with Tamworth Regional Council or a licensed flood consultant before making property or development decisions.