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Leonay planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Leonay (Penrith, NSW) - 2.21 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Leonay'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.

Leonay at a glance

Parcels 950 Median lot 693 m² Mapped easements 1 Train Lapstone Station Bus stops 33

How Leonay is zoned

Low Density Residential 42%
Private Recreation 19%
Public Recreation 12%
Environmental Conservation 12%
Recreational Waterways 9%
Infrastructure 5%

Across its 2.21 km², Leonay is highly constrained by planning overlays. Very little of the suburb carries a mapped flood overlay, and 37% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 693 m² across 950 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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Leonay planning - frequently asked

Is Leonay flood-prone?

Very little of Leonay carries a mapped flood overlay (the Penrith average is 0%). Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Leonay bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 37% of Leonay is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Penrith average of 42%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Leonay?

The dominant planning zone in Leonay is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Private Recreation and Public Recreation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Leonay have heritage-listed places?

Leonay has 3 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 Leonay?

Across 950 surveyed parcels in Leonay, the median lot size is about 693 m². There are also 1 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 Leonay have a train station?

Yes - Leonay has 1 train station: Lapstone Station. The suburb is served by 33 bus stops.

Do I need a planning report for a Leonay property?

A Leonay 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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