Flood Risk in Wollongong, NSW
Check whether a Wollongong property address falls within a flood planning area. Data sourced from the Wollongong Flood Planning and NSW EPI statutory overlays. Flood status directly affects granny flat eligibility and nearby development activity in Wollongong.
Flood data
Flood planning area
Flood features
30
Heritage items
519
Flood planning in Wollongong — common questions
Is my Wollongong property in a flood planning area?
Wollongong City Council has designated Flood Planning Areas under the Wollongong LEP. Properties within the FPA boundary are subject to flood-related development controls. Use the checker above to see if your specific address falls within the mapped flood planning area.
Does being in a flood planning area affect development in Wollongong?
Yes. Properties in the Wollongong flood planning area may face restrictions on certain development types, including secondary dwellings and low-lying structures. A flood risk assessment is typically required for DAs in flood-affected areas.
Can I build a granny flat if my Wollongong property is in a flood zone?
Under SEPP Housing 2021, a property designated as a flood control lot is ineligible for complying development (CDC). A DA with a flood risk management report would be required.
Need the full planning picture?
Flood is one layer. A full report covers heritage, CDC eligibility, DCP setbacks, and nearby DA activity.
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Flood data for Wollongong sourced from the Wollongong Flood Planning and NSW Planning Portal EPI statutory overlay. Not a Section 10.7 flood certificate. Not legal advice. Confirm with Wollongong Council or a licensed flood consultant before making property or development decisions.