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A review program for State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) to deliver a modern planning system is underway. The review is underpinned by the Government's commitment to simplify the NSW planning system and reduce complexity without reducing the rigour necessary in considering matters of State and regional significance.
This review process will modernise, simplify and improve the effectiveness and usability of policies.
The SEPP review program is examining the existing policies to consider:
The review intends to remove policy and controls that are duplicated in strategies, regional plans and local environmental plans.
Delivery of policies through the standard instrument Local Environmental Plans is a priority, where possible and appropriate. The role and importance of SEPPs to deal with matters of State or regional environmental planning significance will not be diminished.
The review will be rolled out in several phases. Stage 1 is now complete with amendments commenced on 5 August 2016. Stage 2 of the review is now underway.
The NSW Government has finalised the review of 16 State Environmental Planning Policies. The review identified provisions that are:
Circular PS 16-002 advises councils and practitioners of changes introduced by Stage 1 of the SEPP review.
The following SEPPs were repealed in Stage 1:
Details of the specific amendments to the planning instruments include:
A range of SEPPs are progressively being reviewed in Stage 2 of the SEPP review program.
So far the Department has sought public comment on proposed amendments comprising:
The Department is still considering feedback on some of these proposals, and is continuing to progress its review of other SEPPs.
The Department will continue to seek public comments on further proposed amendments to other SEPPs coming from the review, to be made available for public consultation. Details of these proposals will be added to this page, as they are released for exhibition.
Details of the specific amendments to the planning instruments include:
In addition to the SEPP review program, the Department developed new SEPPs which have now been finalised:
Seeks to amend the Cooks Cove SREP to permit ‘recreation facilities’ with consent, within the southern portion of the precinct.
Have your say on a proposed amendment to the car parking standards for boarding houses.
The NSW government has been working towards developing a new State Environmental Planning Policy for the protection of our natural environment.
Consultation has now closed on the Explanation of Intended Effect: State Environmental Planning Policy 44 – Koala Habitat Protection.
Review the Draft koala habitat protection SEPP
We are seeking your feedback on the Explanation of Intended Effect for the proposed Primary Production and Rural Development SEPP.
The Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) for the proposed Housekeeping Amendment to the Codes SEPP is on exhibition.
Housekeeping amendment to the Codes SEPP
We’re continuously monitoring the Codes SEPP to ensure it is effectively reducing red tape, costs and delays for low impact exempt and complying development.
Introducing a simpler approval pathway for low impact rides and amusements at Luna Park.
SEPP (State Significant Precincts) Amendment – Luna Park
This will enable the installation of new rides and amusements or the modification, replacement or relocation of rides and amusements at Luna Park as exempt or complying development.
The Mining SEPP aims to manage and sustainably develop these resources for the social and economic benefit of the community.
Have your say on amendments to SEPP No 47 (Moore Park Showground)
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Pasminco Cockle Creek Smelter site
A legislative change is now in place to ensure a long-term management framework for the former Pasminco Cockle Creek Smelter in Lake Macquarie.
The Department is reviewing State Environmental Planning Policies to simplify and modernise the planning system.
Senior SEPP amendments
These amendments respond to community concerns about new seniors developments in urban fringe areas while balancing the need to deliver housing for our area population.
Read more about the Seniors SEPP amendments
The NSW Government is investigating future opportunities for 36 – 50 Cumberland Street, The Rocks (Sirius site).
Have your say on amendments to the State Regional Environmental Plan (SREP).
You are invited to have your say on amendments to the St Marys SREP 30.
Have your say on St Marys SREP 30
Have you say on amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy covering rail stations to be developed as part of Sydney Metro Northwest.
Port Botany, Port Kembla and the Port of Newcastle are recognised as state significant precincts due to their importance to the NSW economy.
On 13 June 2017, the NSW Government announced $534 million for a new major referral hospital that would be constructed on a greenfield site in the Tweed-Byron region.
Tweed SEPP
On 13 June 2017, the NSW Government announced $534 million for a new major referral hospital that would be constructed on a greenfield site in the Tweed-Byron region.
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