The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is now the Planning Proposal Authority for the Belmore Road (Sub-Precinct 2) Planning Proposal (PP-2023-249). The initial notification referred to it as Draft Planning Proposal - PP/2021/3/1 - Sub-Precinct 2 - South Creek West Precinct.

The planning proposal seeks to rezone land for the provision of 3,300 dwellings, 509 jobs open space, conservation land, and supporting infrastructure.

The Belmore Road (Sub-Precinct 2) planning proposal is now available for public viewing on the DPHI Planning Portal.

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Submissions were received by Camden Council for the Planning Proposal - PP/2021/3/1 - South Creek West Sub-Precinct 2

Summary of Proposed Amendments

Council has received a Draft Planning Proposal for the Sub-Precinct 2 of the South Creek West Precinct (also known as Belmore Road Precinct) within the South West Growth Area. This Draft Planning Proposal has been submitted by a private proponent and seeks to rezone the land to facilitate a new residential neighbourhood.

This Planning Proposal seeks to make amendments to:

1. State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts - Western Parkland City) 2021 - Chapter 3: Sydney Region Growth Centres - Appendix 5 Camden Growth Centres
2. Camden Growth Centres Development Control Plan - Draft Schedule 7 Bringelly Sub-Precinct 2

The proposal includes the following land use zones:

• R2 Low Density Residential
• R3 Medium Density Residential
• B2 Local Centre
• B6 Enterprise Corridor
• RE1 Public Recreation
• C2 Environmental Conservation
• SP2 Infrastructure

The Draft Planning Proposal will also introduce building heights of 9.5m - 12m in Residential Zones and up to 16m in the Neighbourhood Centre. The Draft Planning Proposal is supported by draft site-specific controls proposed as Schedule 7 within the existing Camden Growth Centres Development Control Plan.

Background Information

In November 2017, the NSW Minister for Planning (‘the Minister’) announced the release of 30,000 dwellings on approximately 1,500 hectares of land within the South Creek West Precinct, which is located within the South West Growth Area (SWGA). The Precinct will provide opportunities for the creation of new communities, employment opportunities and future transport services within the Camden Local Government Area.

Sub Precinct 2 is located at the northern extent of the South Creek West Precinct, to the south of the Precinct is Lowes Creek Marylands. The precinct is bound by The Northern Road to the east and Greendale Road to the north. Internal roads within the precinct are Belmore Road, Loftus Road and Wentworth Road.

Initial Notification Period: 22 August - 3 October 2022

Supporting Documentation

The Draft Planning Proposal and documents accompanying the proposal are publicly available for the duration of the exhibition period. Please refer to the Document Library.

Learn more

While the supporting documentation provides a lot of information we understand that community members and property owners directly affected by the planning proposal may appreciate the opportunity to ask questions and learn more.

Council staff want to obtain your views on this draft proposal and have arranged an information session (online) and landowner workshops (in person) to provide information and seek feedback from residents. You can also contact Council staff to arrange an in-person/one-on-one meeting.

• Property owner workshops. Property owners located within the precinct have been invited to attend an in-person or online workshop. Click here to RSVP and confirm your attendance.
• Online community information session. Click here to RSVP and confirm your attendance.
• Individual conversations - request a call back here