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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Linley Point, NSW 2066 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $4.34M over the last 24 months. 85% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$4.34M
8 sales
DA approval rate
85%
11 of 13 approved
Total lots
161
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Zoning

What you can build in Linley Point

Linley Point is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 89.4%
RE1 Public Recreation 5.6%
C2 Centre Support 5.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.51:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential89%
Environment5%

Location

Where Linley Point sits

Linley Point 2066 covers an undefined area within Lane Cove Municipal Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Lane Cove Municipal Council
Postcode
2066
Area
Total lots
161

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Linley Point

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
94

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
137

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
66

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
137 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
31.8 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 774 dwellings, with 46,035 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Linley Point

2% of lots carry heritage controls.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone None

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 1.9%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

Market

Linley Point property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$4,335,000
8 sales · land value $3.27M
Median rent (house)
$850 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
0.9%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Linley Point

13 development applications for Linley Point addresses were decided by Lane Cove Municipal Council over the past 24 months. 11 approved — a 85% approval rate. Average processing time: 49 days.

85%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
13
Approved
11
New dwelling DAs
16
Building approvals (12m)
5
0

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FAQs

Common questions about Linley Point

What's the zoning in Linley Point 2066?

Linley Point is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 144 of 161 lots (89%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (89%), RE1 Public Recreation (6%), C2 Centre Support (5%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Linley Point?

Across Linley Point, the average maximum building height is 9.0 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.51:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Linley Point?

Yes — 137 lots in Linley Point appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Linley Point?

The median sale price in Linley Point over the past 24 months is $4,335,000, across 8 sales. Median unimproved land value is $3,270,000.

What's the median rent in Linley Point?

Median weekly rent for a house in Linley Point is $850. Gross rental yield works out to 0.9%.

What's the development application approval rate in Lane Cove Municipal Council?

Lane Cove Municipal Council decided 13 development applications for Linley Point addresses over the past 24 months, with 11 approved (85% approval rate). Average processing time is 49 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Linley Point?

Across Linley Point, 2% with heritage controls. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Linley Point?

137 of 161 lots in Linley Point show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 31.8 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Lane Cove Municipal Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

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