LEPs provide a framework that guides planning decisions for local government areas through zoning and development controls.

This hub will guide you to pages about how to make or amend an LEP, navigate the planning proposal process, and use the rules and tools that apply.

Make or amend a local environmental plan (LEP)

For council planners, strategic planners and planning consultants working on planning proposals. 

Bird's-eye view of Land corridor Welby St - North Road Eastwood, Sydney. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
Track a planning proposal

Search and follow proposals on the NSW Planning Portal.

Construction site in Sydney Metro North West, Showgrounds Precinct NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth
Use the LEP Making Guideline

Module-based support for preparing and assessing a planning proposal.

A building certifier reads a housing guideline document. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Christopher Walters
Strategic Planning Toolkit

Plans, policy, guidelines and technical tools for LEP making.