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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Henley, NSW 2111 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $5.45M over the last 24 months. 73% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$5.45M
12 sales
DA approval rate
73%
11 of 15 approved
Total lots
164
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Zoning

What you can build in Henley

Henley 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 98.2%
RE1 Public Recreation 0.6%
SP1 Special Activities 0.6%
C2 Centre Support 0.6%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Avg max FSR
0.50:1

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

Use mix
Residential98%
Environment1%

Location

Where Henley sits

Henley 2111 covers an undefined area within The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill
Postcode
2111
Area
Total lots
164

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Henley

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

Underdeveloped
91

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
142

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
13

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
155 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
31.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 850 dwellings, with 47,558 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Henley

6% of lots carry heritage controls; also: 1.8% of lots are exposed to projected sea-level rise.

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 6.1%

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 1.8%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Henley 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)
$5,450,000
12 sales · land value $3.49M
Median rent (house)
$1,045 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
7.8%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Henley

15 development applications for Henley addresses were decided by The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill over the past 24 months. 11 approved — a 73% approval rate. Average processing time: 98 days.

73%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
15
Approved
11
New dwelling DAs
32
Building approvals (12m)
2

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Henley

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
41%
Amenity score
38.3 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
53.2 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
40.8 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

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FAQs

Common questions about Henley

What's the zoning in Henley 2111?

Henley is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 160 of 164 lots (98%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (98%), RE1 Public Recreation (1%), SP1 Special Activities (1%), C2 Centre Support (1%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Henley?

Across Henley, the average maximum building height is 8.0 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.50:1. 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 Henley?

Yes — 142 lots in Henley 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 Henley?

The median sale price in Henley over the past 24 months is $5,450,000, across 12 sales. Median unimproved land value is $3,490,000.

What's the median rent in Henley?

Median weekly rent for a house in Henley is $1,045. Gross rental yield works out to 7.8%.

What's the development application approval rate in The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill?

The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill decided 15 development applications for Henley addresses over the past 24 months, with 11 approved (73% approval rate). Average processing time is 98 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Henley?

Across Henley, 6% 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 Henley?

155 of 164 lots in Henley show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 31.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill 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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