Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek Strategic Framework

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.