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Home builders in The Hills District
Minimum lot sizes across these 9 suburbs run from 500 m² to 2000 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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The Hills District suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annangrove | RU6 Transition | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Arcadia | R2 Low Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| Baulkham Hills | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 16m | Mapped | 3 |
| Beaumont Hills | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Castle Hill | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 10m | Mapped | 4 |
| Cherrybrook | R2 Low Density, R4 High Density | — | Mapped | 4 |
| Glenhaven | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Kenthurst | R2 Low Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| West Pennant Hills | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | — | Mapped | 4 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 37 in Baulkham Hills down to 2 in Annangrove.
- 4 overlay families are mapped across the region; Castle Hill carries the most at 4.
- The 9 mapped suburbs cover 139 km² between them — Kenthurst is the largest at 45 km² and Beaumont Hills the smallest at 3.2 km².
What is mapped across The Hills District
Mapped in all 9: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Arcadia, Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, Cherrybrook and West Pennant Hills |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Arcadia, Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Glenhaven and West Pennant Hills |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Baulkham Hills, Castle Hill, Cherrybrook and West Pennant Hills |
Which The Hills District suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Kenthurst is the largest at 45.5 km², Beaumont Hills the most compact at 3.2 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Kenthurst, with 1 overlay families mapped against 4 in Castle Hill.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Baulkham Hills at 37 records, easiest in Annangrove at 2.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Castle Hill at 2000-2999 m² minimum, against 500-524 m² minimum in Cherrybrook.
Questions about building in The Hills District
Which council approves building work in The Hills District?
2: Annangrove, Baulkham Hills, Beaumont Hills, Castle Hill, Glenhaven, Kenthurst and West Pennant Hills with The Hills Shire Council; Arcadia and Cherrybrook with Hornsby Shire Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in The Hills District?
Yes, in all 9 mapped The Hills District suburbs: Annangrove, Arcadia, Baulkham Hills, Beaumont Hills, Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Glenhaven, Kenthurst and West Pennant Hills.
Which The Hills District suburb has the most planning constraints?
Castle Hill: 4 overlay families against 1 in Kenthurst.
What planning zones apply across The Hills District?
5: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential, R4 High Density Residential and RU6 Transition. Widest range: Baulkham Hills, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in The Hills District?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Baulkham Hills 37, Castle Hill 33, Arcadia 23, Kenthurst 23, West Pennant Hills 19, Cherrybrook 17, Glenhaven 4, Beaumont Hills 3, Annangrove 2.
What is the minimum lot size across The Hills District?
Baulkham Hills: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Castle Hill: 2000-2999 m² minimum; Cherrybrook: 500-524 m² minimum; Glenhaven: 2000-2999 m² minimum; West Pennant Hills: 2000-2999 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Annangrove, Baulkham Hills, Beaumont Hills, Castle Hill, Glenhaven, Kenthurst and West Pennant Hills with The Hills Shire Council (The Hills Local Environmental Plan 2019); Arcadia and Cherrybrook with Hornsby Shire Council (Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013). Read 2026-09-20.
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Building in The Hills District?
Tell us the suburb and what you are building. Licence checked with NSW Fair Trading, insurance sighted, still trading, and genuinely working in Annangrove, Arcadia and Baulkham Hills. If we cannot find one worth recommending, we will say so.
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