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Home builders in Upper North Shore
Minimum lot sizes across these 28 suburbs run from 500 m² to 900 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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Upper North Shore suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asquith | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 10.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Beecroft | R2 Low Density, R4 High Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| Berowra | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| Berowra Heights | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| East Killara | R2 Low Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 1 |
| East Lindfield | R2 Low Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Gordon | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Hornsby | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 8.5m | Mapped | 4 |
| Hornsby Heights | R2 Low Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| Killara | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Lindfield | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R4 High Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Mount Colah | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Mount Kuring-Gai | R2 Low Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| Normanhurst | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| North Turramurra | R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | 9.5m | Mapped | 1 |
| Pennant Hills | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 8.5m | Mapped | 4 |
| Pymble | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Roseville | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Roseville Chase | R2 Low Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 1 |
| South Turramurra | R2 Low Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 0 |
| St Ives | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| St Ives Chase | R2 Low Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 0 |
| Thornleigh | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| Turramurra | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Wahroonga | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 4 |
| Warrawee | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| West Pymble | R2 Low Density | 9.5m | Mapped | 1 |
| Westleigh | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 0 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 439 in Wahroonga down to none in South Turramurra, St Ives Chase and Westleigh.
- 4 overlay families are mapped across the region; Hornsby carries the most at 4.
What is mapped across Upper North Shore
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Item - General | Asquith, Beecroft, Berowra, Berowra Heights, East Killara, East Lindfield, Gordon, Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Killara, Lindfield, Mount Colah, Mount Kuring-Gai, Normanhurst, North Turramurra, Pennant Hills, Pymble, Roseville, Roseville Chase, St Ives, Thornleigh, Turramurra, Wahroonga, Warrawee and West Pymble |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Beecroft, East Lindfield, Gordon, Hornsby, Killara, Lindfield, Pennant Hills, Pymble, Roseville, St Ives, Turramurra, Wahroonga and Warrawee |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Asquith, Beecroft, Berowra, Berowra Heights, Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Mount Colah, Mount Kuring-Gai, Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Thornleigh and Wahroonga |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Berowra, Berowra Heights, Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Mount Kuring-Gai, Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Thornleigh and Wahroonga |
Which Upper North Shore suburb suits which build
- Room to move
North Turramurra is the largest at 11.6 km², Roseville Chase the most compact at 1.3 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Westleigh, with 0 overlay families mapped against 4 in Hornsby.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
South Turramurra, St Ives Chase, Westleigh — no heritage records intersect them. Wahroonga carries 439.
- Biggest minimum lot size
East Killara at 1000-1999 m² minimum, against 500-524 m² minimum in Mount Colah.
Questions about building in Upper North Shore
Which council approves building work in Upper North Shore?
2: Asquith, Beecroft, Berowra, Berowra Heights, Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Mount Colah, Mount Kuring-Gai, Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Thornleigh and Westleigh with Hornsby Shire Council; East Killara, East Lindfield, Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, North Turramurra, Pymble, Roseville, Roseville Chase, South Turramurra, St Ives, St Ives Chase, Turramurra, Wahroonga, Warrawee and West Pymble with Ku-ring-gai Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Upper North Shore?
Yes, in all 28 mapped Upper North Shore suburbs: Asquith, Beecroft, Berowra, Berowra Heights, East Killara, East Lindfield, Gordon, Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Killara, Lindfield, Mount Colah, Mount Kuring-Gai, Normanhurst, North Turramurra, Pennant Hills, Pymble, Roseville, Roseville Chase, South Turramurra, St Ives, St Ives Chase, Thornleigh, Turramurra, Wahroonga, Warrawee, West Pymble and Westleigh.
Which Upper North Shore suburb has the most planning constraints?
Hornsby: 4 overlay families against 0 in Westleigh.
What planning zones apply across Upper North Shore?
5: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential, R4 High Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Roseville, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in Upper North Shore?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Wahroonga 439, Turramurra 316, Pymble 315, Killara 182, St Ives 136, Beecroft 129, Hornsby 108, Lindfield 108, Roseville 107, Gordon 103, Pennant Hills 88, Warrawee 86, Thornleigh 40, Normanhurst 22, Berowra 17, Asquith 15, East Lindfield 10, Mount Colah 9, Berowra Heights 8, Hornsby Heights 8, Mount Kuring-Gai 6, North Turramurra 6, East Killara 4, Roseville Chase 3, West Pymble 2. None in South Turramurra, St Ives Chase and Westleigh.
What is the minimum lot size across Upper North Shore?
Asquith: 500-524 m² minimum; Beecroft: 600-624 m² minimum; Berowra: 600-624 m² minimum; Berowra Heights: 600-624 m² minimum; East Killara: 1000-1999 m² minimum; East Lindfield: 750-799 m² minimum; Gordon: 900-999 m² minimum; Hornsby: 500-524 m² minimum; Hornsby Heights: 500-524 m² minimum; Killara: 800-899 m² minimum; Lindfield: 800-899 m² minimum; Mount Colah: 500-524 m² minimum; North Turramurra: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Pymble: 900-999 m² minimum; Roseville: 750-799 m² minimum; Roseville Chase: 750-799 m² minimum; South Turramurra: 900-999 m² minimum; St Ives: 900-999 m² minimum; St Ives Chase: 900-999 m² minimum; Turramurra: 900-999 m² minimum; Wahroonga: 900-999 m² minimum; Warrawee: 900-999 m² minimum; West Pymble: 900-999 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Asquith, Beecroft, Berowra, Berowra Heights, Hornsby, Hornsby Heights, Mount Colah, Mount Kuring-Gai, Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Thornleigh and Westleigh with Hornsby Shire Council (Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013); East Killara, East Lindfield, Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, North Turramurra, Pymble, Roseville, Roseville Chase, South Turramurra, St Ives, St Ives Chase, Turramurra, Wahroonga, Warrawee and West Pymble with Ku-ring-gai Council (Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015). Read 2026-09-20.
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