Building in Darling Point: Knockdown Rebuild, Granny Flat & Duplex Guide
Woollahra Council (NSW) · Indicative rules and costs for homeowners · 中文报告同样支持
Min lot (KDR)
400㎡
Max height
9m
Setbacks (front/side)
6m / 1.2m
DA timeline
26–60 wks
Fast-track CDC
Usually DA only
Build cost
$3800–$7000/㎡
📊 Indicative ranges from council planning controls and recent market data — not quotes, and individual blocks vary.
Most expensive and most restricted. Double Bay/Paddington. Heritage is near-universal.
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Can I knock down and rebuild in Darling Point?
Generally yes — Woollahra Council requires a minimum lot of around 400㎡ for a standard knockdown rebuild, with a maximum building height of 9m. Most projects need a full DA (development application).
How long does council approval take in Darling Point?
A DA through Woollahra Council typically takes 26–60 weeks in practice.
How much does it cost to build in Darling Point?
Typical build costs around Darling Point run $3,800–$7,000 per square metre of floor area, plus demolition of roughly $25,000–$45,000. These are indicative ranges, not quotes.
Can I build a granny flat in Darling Point?
In NSW, a secondary dwelling (granny flat) of up to 60㎡ can usually be approved via fast-track CDC on lots of 450㎡ or more, subject to overlays such as heritage, flood and bushfire.
What are the main risks for building projects in Darling Point?
For the Woollahra Council area: heritage risk is high, flood risk is low, bushfire risk is low. Most expensive and most restricted. Double Bay/Paddington. Heritage is near-universal.
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This page provides general guidance for the Woollahra Council area and is not advice about any specific property. Planning controls change — always confirm with council or run a block-specific feasibility report. © 2026 AusBuildCircle 澳洲建房圈.