Home builders across the Coffs Harbour region
Coffs Harbour, Sawtell and Woolgoolga — 3 suburbs mapped.
Coffs Harbour suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8.5m | 1 |
| Sawtell | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | 2 |
| Woolgoolga | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | 1 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 24 in Sawtell down to 5 in Woolgoolga.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 105 km² between them — Woolgoolga is the largest at 55 km² and Sawtell the smallest at 3.7 km².
Questions about building in Coffs Harbour
Which council approves building work in Coffs Harbour?
City of Coffs Harbour, for all 3 mapped Coffs Harbour suburbs, under the Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013.
Which Coffs Harbour suburb has the most planning constraints?
Sawtell: 2 overlay families against 1 in Woolgoolga. Heritage — Conservation Area - General is mapped in Sawtell and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Coffs Harbour?
5: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential, R4 High Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Coffs Harbour, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in Coffs Harbour?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Sawtell 24, Coffs Harbour 19, Woolgoolga 5.
What is the minimum lot size across Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour: 400-449 m² minimum; Sawtell: 400-449 m² minimum; Woolgoolga: 400-449 m² minimum.
Lodge with: City of Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour Local Environmental Plan 2013. Read 2026-09-14.