Como planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Como (Sutherland Shire, NSW) - 2.06 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Como's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.

Como at a glance

Parcels 1,394 Median lot 617 m² Mapped easements 33 Train Como Station Bus stops 34

How Como is zoned

Low Density Residential 35%
Natural Waterways 20%
Environmental Management 16%
Environmental Conservation 8%
Environmental Living 8%
Infrastructure 6%

Across its 2.06 km², Como is highly constrained by planning overlays. Very little of the suburb carries a mapped flood overlay, and 21% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 16 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 617 m² across 1,394 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

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Como planning - frequently asked

Is Como flood-prone?

Very little of Como carries a mapped flood overlay. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Como bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 21% of Como is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Sutherland Shire average of 46%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Como?

The dominant planning zone in Como is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Natural Waterways and Environmental Management. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Como have heritage-listed places?

Como has 16 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Como?

Across 1,394 surveyed parcels in Como, the median lot size is about 617 m². There are also 33 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.

Does Como have a train station?

Yes - Como has 1 train station: Como Station. The suburb is served by 34 bus stops.

Do I need a planning report for a Como property?

A Como planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

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