We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land to which the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan applies.
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan (CPCP) supports growth in Western Sydney until 2056 and beyond. The CPCP supports the delivery of housing, jobs and infrastructure while protecting important biodiversity, including threatened plants and animals.
We are now implementing the CPCP, which was approved by the NSW Government in August 2022 and by the Australian Government in March 2024.
The Caring for Country Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy contributes to the vision of healthy Country and thriving communities. The strategy will foster meaningful partnerships in western Sydney to ensure Aboriginal people are at the forefront of implementing the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan and will benefit from its opportunities.
Your land may be home to rare and important native vegetation not found anywhere else in Australia or the world. If you live or own land with native vegetation in any of the 8 local Government areas of the Cumberland Plain, you need to know about the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.
The conservation plan
The CPCP has 26 commitments and 131 actions designed to improve ecological resilience and protect biodiversity in western Sydney by 2056. A further 8 ecological biodiversity enhancements were announced jointly by the NSW ministers for planning and environment in March 2024.
Read about the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan and the series of actions to improve the CPCP’s biodiversity outcomes.
Read about the Department's spatial map and the process for landowners to request a CPCP modification request.
Delivering the plan
The NSW Government has announced a series of actions to enhance the CPCP's biodiversity outcomes to ensure we get the balance right between the need for additional housing and protecting western Sydney’s unique biodiversity. Read below on how we are delivering the plan.
Shaping the future of western Sydney
From 21 October to 11 November 2024, we conducted a survey to gather insights into how residents in western Sydney use and value green spaces. We also asked how they feel about their local environment, health, wellbeing, and social connections.
Thank you to everyone who participated and provided feedback. We’re excited to share the results of the survey (PDF, 2.2 MB).
Your feedback is important and helps us understand what it's like to live in western Sydney and will help us deliver the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.
Key achievements
Read the key achievements delivered as part of the CPCP’s commitments and actions, as of 28 February 2025.
For enquiries:
- phone 02 9585 6060
- email [email protected]
For translation, phone 13 14 50 and ask for an interpreter in your language to connect you to 02 9585 6060. Then ask for the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan team.