Home builders in Northern Beaches
Avalon Beach, Dee Why and Manly — 3 suburbs mapped across 3 planning schemes.
Northern Beaches suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Beach | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | 3 |
| Dee Why | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 11m | 3 |
| Manly | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8.5m | 4 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 354 in Manly down to 20 in Dee Why.
- 5 overlay families are mapped across the region; Manly carries the most at 4.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 14 km² between them — Manly is the largest at 5.6 km² and Dee Why the smallest at 3.1 km².
What is mapped across Northern Beaches
Mapped in all 3: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Avalon Beach and Manly |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Avalon Beach and Manly |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Dee Why and Manly |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - Landscape | Dee Why |
Questions about building in Northern Beaches
Which council approves building work in Northern Beaches?
Northern Beaches Council, for all 3 mapped Northern Beaches suburbs, under the Pittwater Local Environmental Plan 2014.
Which Northern Beaches suburb has the most planning constraints?
Manly: 4 overlay families against 3 in Dee Why.
What planning zones apply across Northern Beaches?
3: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential and R3 Medium Density Residential. Widest range: Manly, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Northern Beaches?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Manly 354, Avalon Beach 25, Dee Why 20.
What is the minimum lot size across Northern Beaches?
Avalon Beach: 700-749 m² minimum; Manly: 250-299 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Northern Beaches Council. Read 2026-09-14.