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Home builders in Penrith & Blue Mountains
Minimum lot sizes across these 11 suburbs run from 200 m² to 1000 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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Penrith & Blue Mountains suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8m | Mapped | 4 |
| Blaxland | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8m | Mapped | 1 |
| Cranebrook | R, R1 General, R2 Low Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Glenmore Park | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Katoomba | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8m | Mapped | 5 |
| Lapstone | C4 Environmental Living | 5.5m | Mapped | 2 |
| Leura | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8m | Mapped | 3 |
| Medlow Bath | C2 Environmental Conservation | 8m | Mapped | 2 |
| Mulgoa | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Orchard Hills | R1 General, R2 Low Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Penrith | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 12m | Mapped | 2 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 172 in Katoomba down to 3 in Glenmore Park.
- 6 overlay families are mapped across the region; Katoomba carries the most at 5.
- The 11 mapped suburbs cover 216 km² between them — Mulgoa is the largest at 54 km² and Lapstone the smallest at 1.4 km².
What is mapped across Penrith & Blue Mountains
Mapped in all 11: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - Landscape | Blackheath, Katoomba, Lapstone, Leura and Medlow Bath |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Blackheath, Katoomba, Leura and Penrith |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Cranebrook, Glenmore Park and Mulgoa |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - Archaeological | Blackheath and Katoomba |
| Heritage — Aboriginal Place of Heritage Significance | Katoomba |
Which Penrith & Blue Mountains suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Mulgoa is the largest at 54.3 km², Lapstone the most compact at 1.4 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Orchard Hills, with 1 overlay families mapped against 5 in Katoomba.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Katoomba at 172 records, easiest in Glenmore Park at 3.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Penrith at 2000-2999 m² minimum, against 200-249 m² minimum in Orchard Hills.
Questions about building in Penrith & Blue Mountains
Which council approves building work in Penrith & Blue Mountains?
2: Blackheath, Blaxland, Katoomba, Lapstone, Leura and Medlow Bath with Blue Mountains Council; Cranebrook, Glenmore Park, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills and Penrith with Penrith City Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Penrith & Blue Mountains?
Yes, in all 11 mapped Penrith & Blue Mountains suburbs: Blackheath, Blaxland, Cranebrook, Glenmore Park, Katoomba, Lapstone, Leura, Medlow Bath, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills and Penrith.
Which Penrith & Blue Mountains suburb has the most planning constraints?
Katoomba: 5 overlay families against 1 in Orchard Hills. Heritage — Aboriginal Place of Heritage Significance is mapped in Katoomba and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Penrith & Blue Mountains?
8: Environmental Conservation (C2, C4) and Residential (R–R5). Widest range: Cranebrook, at 5.
Is heritage mapped in Penrith & Blue Mountains?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Katoomba 172, Blackheath 141, Penrith 76, Leura 65, Mulgoa 27, Medlow Bath 16, Blaxland 10, Cranebrook 10, Lapstone 9, Orchard Hills 8, Glenmore Park 3.
What is the minimum lot size across Penrith & Blue Mountains?
Blackheath: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Blaxland: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Katoomba: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Lapstone: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Leura: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Medlow Bath: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Orchard Hills: 200-249 m² minimum; Penrith: 2000-2999 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Blackheath, Blaxland, Katoomba, Lapstone, Leura and Medlow Bath with Blue Mountains Council (Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan 2015); Cranebrook, Glenmore Park, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills and Penrith with Penrith City Council (Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010). Read 2026-09-20.
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