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Changes to the Biodiversity and Conservation SEPP


The Department of Planning and Environment has updated the planning framework for certain aspects of environmental protection and management.



The proposed changes were exhibited for feedback between 31 October 2017 and 31 January 2018 in an Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) for the planned Environment SEPP. 



The department received feedback from a wide range of stakeholders which helped to refine and update the biodiversity and conservation planning policy. 



The new framework starts on 21 November 2022. It simplifies the NSW planning system by consolidating and updating provisions in 7 former chapters of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021 (BC SEPP).



For more information on the updated biodiversity and conservation planning policy, visit the department’s website.

Attachments (4)

SEPP Environment explanation of intended effect 211107.pdf
proposed SEPP environment and related planning reforms frequently asked questions 2017 11 30.pdf
Explanation of intended effect fact sheets.pdf
Submissions Report - Biodiversity and Cons

Submissions (111)

240628_img-122085027.pdf
240630_img-122085047.pdf
232988_Waterways 1 _1_.pdf
232988_Waterways 2.pdf
233024_Planning Minister Response.pdf
233037_Submission on Explanation of Draft Enviro SEPP.pdf
234287_171207_ 21 Wybalena_ EIE Submission.pdf
234689_Proposed changes under the W7 Zone.PDF
236318_SEPP Environment Submission.pdf
240618_img-122084806.pdf
237303_SUBMISSION_ DP&E_ Draft SEPP Environment_ 21 December 2017.pdf
240620_img-122084840.pdf
239457_Review of Environment-related SEPPs.pdf
239461_Review of Environment-related SEPPs.pdf
240622_img-122084915.pdf
240624_img-122084938.pdf
Submission on Draft Environment SEPP_Redacted.pdf
240626_img-122085005.pdf
240594_img-122084344.pdf
240596_img-122084401.pdf
240598_img-122084418.pdf
240600_img-122084443.pdf
240602_img-122084509.pdf
240604_img-122084527.pdf
240606_img-122084545.pdf
240608_img-122084604.pdf
240610_img-122084624.pdf
240612_img-122084651.pdf
240614_img-122084713.pdf
240616_img-122084737.pdf
240764_WAG SUBMISSION TO DEPT OF PLANNING MC 23012018 PDF.pdf
240814_Proposed SEPP _Environment_ and related reforms.pdf
240852_WAG SUBMISSION TO DEPT OF PLANNING MC 23012018 PDF.pdf
240889_WAG SUBMISSION TO DEPT OF PLANNING MC 23012018 PDF.pdf
240926_2018-01-23_WAG submission.pdf
240928_WAG SUBMISSION TO DEPT OF PLANNING MC 23012018.pdf
240928_C1445 WAG.pdf
240932_MC SREP submission to Dept Planning Environment Jan 18 as PDF.pdf
240940_Bayside Council Submission_EIE Environment SEPP_23 January 2018.pdf
241328_Letter to DP&E_ draft SEPP Environment submission.pdf
241336_Mosman Council_Environment SEPP EIE Submission_Final.pdf
241418_SP2529 submission on EIE for SREP Sydney harbour 24 jan 18 PDF _1_.pdf
241435_LCBCS SUB SEPP ENVIRONMENT 29.1.18.pdf
241637_Maritime submission 7-4 SP2529.pdf
242071_Submission Jan 2018.pdf
241711_13.07 John Karren_ WAG.pdf
241721_WAG SUBMISSION TO DEPT OF PLANNING MC 23012018 PDF _003_.pdf
241721_sepp240118.pdf
241914_Harbour Port_ Letter of Response to ESEPP.pdf
241932_Stavrianos Department Submission on EIE For Circulation SEPP.pdf
241938_Personal submission WAG.pdf
241938_WAG SUBMISSION TO DEPT OF PLANNING MC 23012018 PDF.pdf
241943_25012018115318-0001.pdf
241943_Personal submission WAG.pdf
242002_Sub_EnviroSEPP.pdf
242025_20180130 comments on draft environment sepp.pdf
242109_Feedback on Explanation of Intended Effect for the Environment SEPP.pdf
242146_CCF30012018.pdf
242146_WAG SUBMISSION TO DEPT OF PLANNING MC 23012018 PDF.pdf
242154_Safari_ 30 Jan 2018 at 10_35 pm.pdf
242156_Submission rep sydney harbour.pdf
242183_FINAL HIA submission letter format.pdf
242198_Boating Industry Association response SEPP Environment Final.pdf
242202_Submission_ Jones Bay Wharf_ Environment SEPP Advice.pdf
242270_AA--888 The key changes the proposed amended SEPP will implement relate to the.pdf
242272_Planning Submissions.pdf
242284_Georges Riverkeeper Submission SEPP Environment January 2018.pdf
242290_CCF31012018_0001.pdf
242294_CCF31012018.pdf
242296_Central Coast Council Submission_ Environment SEPP_ January 2017_ for mgt approvalAC.pdf
242319_NBC Comments_ Draft SEPP Environmental.pdf
242321_Supplementary Submission Fite-Lowes 31 January 2018.pdf
One Darling Harbour submission_Letter to Planning Frameworks_Redacted.pdf
242327_RHHFFPS sub on Environment SEPP EIE 31 Jan 18.pdf
242346_MC Submission to Environment SEPP EIE with attachment.pdf
242350_SCCG Submission Environment SEPP EIE.pdf
242354_Stormwater NSW Submission SEPP Environment January 2018.pdf
242374_Woollahra Staff Submission to SEPP _Environment_ Explanation of Intended Effect.pdf
242388_Environment SEPP Submission Mosman Parks and Bushland Association Janruary 2018.pdf
242396_EIE_ SEPP Environment_ Port Authority of NSW submission_ 31 January 2018.pdf
242400_Attachment 4 Submission on the District Plan.pdf
242400_Attachment 1 and 2 Maps 1 and 2.pdf
242400_Attachment 5 Submission for Draft Primary Production SEPP.pdf
242400_Attachment 3 Mapping discrepancies.pdf
242400_Submission with the covering letter.pdf
242402_BMCC Submission on Draft SEPP_ Environment_ 31 Jan 18.pdf
242414_Letter to Director of Planning Frameworks from Manly Boatshed.pdf
242420_SCN_0004.pdf
242643_Trent Farebrother submission.pdf
242645_AMM and Department Submission on EIE for Circulation SEPP zonings and zone objectives.pdf
242649_Stephen Tieck submission.pdf
242656_Johnny Kahlbetzer submission.pdf
242656_WAG SUBMISSION TO DEPT OF PLANNING MC 23012018 PDF.PDF
242661_Kevin Baily submission.pdf
242668_Judith McWilliam submission.pdf
242672_Marine Advisory Submission Draft Enviro SEPP.PDF
242836_scanggggggggggg.pdf
242909_180131 Environment SEPP EIE_ EDO NSW submission _002_.pdf
242911_MinterEllison Letter to Planning regarding proposed SEPP _Environment_.pdf
242911_MinterEllison Annexure A_ August Letter.pdf
242931_Better Planning Network Environment SEPP Submission Feb 2018.pdf
242984_SW submission_EIE Env SEPP_180202.pdf
242996_Parramatta River Catchment Group Submission to SEPP Environment 02022018.pdf
Sydney Coastal Group Submission attachment.pdf
244794_Inner West ENVIRONMENT SEPP_ SUBMISSION.pdf
245025_PIA submission Environment SEPP v2.pdf
245282_LPI Six maps Melrose Park aerial with lot boundaries.pdf
245282_Douglas submission to Dept Planning SEPP Jan 2018 digital.pdf
245282_SHCREP MAPS errors .pdf
245282_Ermington Wharf picture c1888 Ryde Library.pdf
245282_Plannning Minister David Hay 12 April 1991 wetland issue.pdf

Timeline

  • On Exhibition

    The consultation is open for public comment.

  • Under Consideration

    We'll be reviewing what you told us.

  • Made and Finalised

    The final outcomes of this consultation will be documented here.

Consultation period

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More information

Relevant legislation: State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021
Exhibiting agency or agencies: DPE
Exhibition location: