The Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek (GPEC) Strategic Framework was finalised on 28 June 2023. The framework will guide the planning for new homes and jobs, close to transport, schools and public spaces.
A draft strategic framework was on public exhibition from 18 November to 16 December 2022.
The draft strategic framework identified:
- Six areas suitable for growth and change over the next 20-30 years, including two priority areas:
- St Marys as a priority urban renewal area
- Orchard Hills as a priority urban release area
- A vision for growth and change in Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek
- Key planning priorities for the area
- Directions and actions to deliver on each of the priorities
- Draft state infrastructure required to support growth.
Following feedback received from the community, minor changes were made to the framework prior to finalisation, including:
- Providing more clarity about the infrastructure that is required to unlock development in Orchard Hills and St Marys Town Centre
- Providing more flexibility to councils in providing open space and achieving tree canopy targets
- Improvements to mapping
You can view the final GPEC Strategic Framework documents below.
More information on the Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek area is available on the Department of Planning and Environment’s website.
Final documents
Exhibited documents
- Draft Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek Strategic Framework
- Draft Ministerial Direction
- Urban Design Report Part 1
- Urban Design Report Part 2
- Urban Design Report Part 3
- Urban Design Report Part 4
- Social Infrastructure and Open Space Needs Assessment
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment
- Aboriginal Engagement Outcomes Report
Submissions
- 01 Submission_DPE Resilience Planning_GPEC draft Strategic Framework
- 02 Submission_NBNco_GPEC draft Strategic Framework_Redacted
- 03 Submission_DPE Resilience and Urban Sustainability_GPEC draft Strategic Framework_Redacted
- 04 Submission_Mulgoa Landcare_GPEC draft Strategic Framework
- 05 Submission_WaterNSW_GPEC draft Strategic Framework
- 06 Submission_SydneyWaterA_GPEC draft Strategic Framework_Redacted
- 07 Submission_UDIA NSW_GPEC draft Strategic Framework
- 08 Submission_Noble Planning obo private landowners_GPEC draft Strategic Framework_Redacted
- 09 Submission_industry stakeholder_GPEC_Redacted
- 10 Submission_EHG_draft GPEC Strategic Framework
- 12 Submission_NBMLHD_GPEC draft Strategic Framework_Redacted
- 13 Submission_TransGrid_GPEC draft Strategic Framework_Redacted
- 14 Submission_LAHC_GPEC draft Strategic Framework
- 15 Submission_GCC_GPEC draft Strategic Framework_Redacted
- 16 Submission_DPE Water_GPEC draft Strategic Framework_Redacted
- 17 Submission_Sydney WaterB_OH Discussion Paper and GPEC draft Strategic Framework
- 19 Submission_OSL_GPEC draft Strategic Framework
- 21 Submission_PCC_GPEC draft Strategic Framework
- 22 Submission_BCC_GPEC draft Strategic Framework