Can I build a granny flat in Campbelltown?

Instant SEPP Housing 2021 eligibility check for any Campbelltown address — lot area, zoning, heritage exclusions (116 items in Campbelltown), flood control lots, biodiversity values, and acid sulfate soils. Free. Also check solar yield and shadow impact for any Campbelltown address.

Min. lot area

450 m²

SEPP Housing 2021

Heritage items

116

in Campbelltown

Flood data

ARI scenarios

checked per address

Checking SEPP Housing 2021 rules for Campbelltown

What we check

Lot area

Min. 450 m² under SEPP Housing 2021

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 Campbelltown — common questions

Can I build a granny flat in Campbelltown?

Yes — many Campbelltown properties qualify under SEPP Housing 2021. The minimum lot size is 450 m² and the property must not be a heritage item, flood control lot, or affected by biodiversity or acid sulfate soil exclusions. R1, R2, R3, and RU5 zones are generally permitted. Use the checker above to confirm your specific address.

What is the minimum lot size for a granny flat in Campbelltown?

The minimum lot size under SEPP Housing 2021 is 450 m². Campbelltown has a mix of lot sizes — many post-war suburban lots are 550–700 m² and qualify. Newer estate lots under 450 m² do not qualify for complying development.

Does flood risk affect granny flat approvals in Campbelltown?

Yes. Campbelltown has detailed ARI flood data — properties on flood control lots (within the 1% AEP zone) are ineligible for a CDC secondary dwelling. A DA with a flood risk management report is required. Check flood status above before proceeding.

Do I need council approval for a granny flat in Campbelltown?

If your property passes all SEPP Housing 2021 checks, you can lodge a complying development certificate (CDC) through a private certifier — no council DA required. If any check fails, you need a DA through Campbelltown City Council.

How large can a granny flat be in Campbelltown?

Under SEPP Housing 2021, secondary dwellings are limited to 60 m² internal floor area. On lots over 900 m², attached secondary dwellings may be permitted up to a different size. DCP setbacks and height limits also apply.

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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 ARI-quantified data for Campbelltown. DCP setback and height controls not included. Not legal advice.