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Home builders in Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast
Lake Cathie, Port Macquarie and Wauchope — 3 suburbs mapped.
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Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cathie | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | 0 |
| Port Macquarie | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 11.5m | 2 |
| Wauchope | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | — | 1 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 77 in Port Macquarie down to none in Lake Cathie.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 90 km² between them — Port Macquarie is the largest at 53 km² and Wauchope the smallest at 18 km².
Which Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Port Macquarie is the largest at 53.1 km², Wauchope the most compact at 17.8 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Lake Cathie, with 0 overlay families mapped against 2 in Port Macquarie.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Lake Cathie — no heritage records intersect it. Port Macquarie carries 77.
Questions about building in Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast
Which council approves building work in Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast?
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, for all 3 mapped Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast suburbs, under the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Environmental Plan 2011.
Which Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast suburb has the most planning constraints?
Port Macquarie: 2 overlay families against 0 in Lake Cathie. Heritage — Item - Archaeological is mapped in Port Macquarie and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast?
5: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential, R4 High Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Lake Cathie, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Port Macquarie 77, Wauchope 13. None in Lake Cathie.
What is the minimum lot size across Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast?
Lake Cathie: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Port Macquarie: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Wauchope: 1000-1999 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Environmental Plan 2011. Read 2026-09-14.
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Building in Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast?
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