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 and jobs in well-located communities with access to schools, jobs and transport.

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (the Department) has prepared a revised Orchard Hills Stage 1 Rezoning Proposal (the revised proposal) that focuses on land around the new Orchard Hills Metro Station and replaces the version exhibited between October 2024 and February 2025.

Submissions from the 2024 exhibition raised key themes, including infrastructure and utility requirements, development feasibility, the amount of property acquisitions and the proposed rezoning of The Vines.

The revised proposal considers community and stakeholder feedback and further technical studies to better reflect local priorities.

The revised proposal includes an overview of feedback, an updated Stage 1 Indicative Layout Plan (ILP) which shows the rezoning area including proposed land uses, and an updated Structure Plan for the wider Orchard Hills precinct.

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 to learn more about the revised proposal and to register for an information session.

Submit your feedback below until 5pm, Friday 1 May 2026 (6 week exhibition).  Feedback received during exhibition will inform the finalisation of the revised proposal, with an outcome expected in 2026.  

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