Orchard Hills Stage 1 revised rezoning proposal and structure plan

The Orchard Hills precinct is part of the NSW Government’s plans to enable the delivery of more new homes in well-located communities with access to schools, jobs and transport.

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (the Department) exhibited a revised Orchard Hills Stage 1 Rezoning Proposal (the revised proposal) from Friday 20 March 2026 to Friday 1 May 2026 (6 weeks) and hosted three community information sessions during this time. Feedback received during exhibition will inform finalisation of the proposal in 2026. 

The revised proposal focuses on land around the new Orchard Hills Metro Station and replaces the proposal that was exhibited between October 2024 and February 2025. 

It is proposed that the planning controls will be implemented through a self-repealing State Environmental Planning Policy made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which will amend controls in the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010.

Visit the Department’s website for more information..

For more information contact 1300 305 695, email [email protected] or refer to the frequently asked questions under ‘Resources’.