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City of Sydney

Planning Pathway Guide

Plain-English guidance to help you decide your next planning step.

Journey

Extension or add a level

Expand your existing building footprint.

Common scenarios

Pick the scenario closest to your proposal. These examples are guidance only.

Common example

Rear extension

Adding a new family room at the rear of an existing house.

Common example

Side extension

Widening the building with a new side room and updated roofline.

Common example

Add a second level

Adding bedrooms and a bathroom as a new upper storey.