Shadow Check in Woollahra, NSW
See how much shadow neighbouring buildings cast on your Woollahra property at the summer and winter solstice. Heritage terrace density in Paddington and Double Bay creates endemic shadow risk on narrow north-south lots throughout the inner portion of the LGA. Woollahra has 761 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 Woollahra.
Analysis points
Summer + Winter
solstice comparison
ADG check
3hrs direct sun
NSW min. standard
Heritage items
761
in Woollahra
Shadow and overshadowing in Woollahra — common questions
Is shadow a risk in Woollahra?
Shadow risk in Woollahra is high in the Paddington and Double Bay precincts, and moderate in Bellevue Hill and Rose Bay where larger lots provide more separation. The extreme density of terrace houses in Paddington means many properties have restricted solar access regardless of development activity.
What causes shadow issues in Woollahra?
In Paddington, the dominant cause is the existing heritage terrace housing -- many lots are shadowed by their northern neighbours even without any new development. In Bellevue Hill, large 2-storey homes on elevated lots can cast long shadows on lower-lying properties to the south.
Does the Woollahra DCP address shadow in heritage areas?
Woollahra's DCP requires shadow diagrams for DAs that increase building height or bulk. New development must not increase shadow on north-facing windows and principal outdoor space of neighbouring properties beyond DCP thresholds. However, existing heritage buildings are not subject to retrospective shadow controls.
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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.