Shadow Check in Waverley, NSW
See how much shadow neighbouring buildings cast on your Waverley property at the summer and winter solstice. Tightly packed Victorian and Edwardian terrace streets with narrow lot widths make shadow from adjoining 2-storey buildings a near-universal issue. Waverley has 633 heritage items — character buildings can cast unexpected shadows. Shadow analysis works best alongside a solar yield estimate — shading directly reduces panel output. If you are planning a granny flat, check SEPP eligibility and nearby development activity in Waverley.
Analysis points
Summer + Winter
solstice comparison
ADG check
3hrs direct sun
NSW min. standard
Heritage items
633
in Waverley
Shadow and overshadowing in Waverley — common questions
Is shadow a risk in Waverley?
Shadow risk in Waverley is high. The LGA has some of the most densely packed Victorian-era terrace housing in Sydney. On narrow lots with 2-storey neighbours to the north, winter shadow on north-facing windows and yards is severe and largely unavoidable.
What causes shadow issues in Waverley?
Adjacent 2-storey terrace and semi-detached homes are the almost universal cause. Waverley's compact lot sizes leave little room for solar access once a neighbouring property extends to 2 storeys. Heritage conservation area controls limit new large-scale development but cannot address existing building heights.
Can heritage controls help with shadow in Waverley?
Heritage controls prevent demolition and replacement with larger buildings in conservation areas, which limits new shadow sources appearing. But they do not compel removal or modification of existing heritage buildings that already cast shadow. Protection from future shadow is the main benefit.
More property checks for Waverley
Shadow analysis uses building footprints and height data from NSW Spatial Services aerial imagery. The ADG 3-hour minimum applies to habitable rooms in new residential development assessed under the Apartment Design Guide. Results are indicative only -- actual shadow impact depends on exact roof pitch, vegetation, and neighbouring building heights. Not planning advice.