Flood Risk in The Hills Shire, NSW
Check whether a The Hills Shire property address falls within a flood planning area. Data sourced from the The Hills Flood Planning and NSW EPI statutory overlays. Flood status directly affects granny flat eligibility and nearby development activity in The Hills Shire.
Flood data
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Flood features
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Heritage items
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Flood planning in The Hills Shire — common questions
Is my Hills Shire property in a flood planning area?
Parts of The Hills Shire have flood planning areas, particularly along Cattai Creek, Caddies Creek, and tributaries of the Hawkesbury River in the northern portion of the LGA.
What flood risks exist in The Hills Shire?
Creek flooding from Cattai Creek and its tributaries is the primary risk. Low-lying rural-residential areas in the north of the LGA near the Hawkesbury River are also affected. Urban areas around Castle Hill generally have lower flood risk.
Does flood risk affect development in new release areas of The Hills?
New release areas including Box Hill must address flood risk in subdivision design. Some lots near creek corridors may be in flood planning areas with development controls.
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Flood is one layer. A full report covers heritage, CDC eligibility, DCP setbacks, and nearby DA activity.
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Flood data for The Hills Shire sourced from the The Hills Flood Planning and NSW Planning Portal EPI statutory overlay. Not a Section 10.7 flood certificate. Not legal advice. Confirm with The Hills Shire Council or a licensed flood consultant before making property or development decisions.