The Gap zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of The Gap (Richmond Valley, NSW) - 76.43 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
76.43 km² - this suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to The Gap's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
The Gap at a glance
How The Gap is zoned
Buying in The Gap? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 76.43 km², The Gap is highly constrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. Of what is mapped, 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is National Parks and Nature Reserves. The median lot measures about 402,565 m² across 62 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.
Check a specific The Gap address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →The Gap planning - frequently asked
Is The Gap flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering The Gap, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Richmond Valley is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is The Gap bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of The Gap is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Richmond Valley average of 97%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in The Gap?
The dominant planning zone in The Gap is National Parks and Nature Reserves, though the suburb also includes Primary Production and Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does The Gap have heritage-listed places?
The Gap has 1 heritage-listed place 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 The Gap?
Across 62 surveyed parcels in The Gap, the median lot size is about 402,565 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.
Do I need a planning report for a The Gap property?
A The Gap 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.