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State Environmental Planning Policies

State and local planning legislation and policies set the rules that control what development can occur on your land.

State environmental planning policies (SEPPs) apply across the state. Local environmental plans (LEPs) set planning rules for each local government area. We regularly review SEPPs to ensure they are up-to-date, effective and simple. In some cases we have consolidated SEPPs.

These policies that have recently been or are now under review.

Aerial view over Redfern NSW. Credit: Bill Code/DPHI

The SEPPs are to be consolidated to align with the thematic framework and 9 theme-based focus areas.

Motorway M2 Macquarie Park, Sydney. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo

This new SEPP protects major infrastructure corridors.

Panoramic view of Western Sydney Parklands - M7 M4 Motorway Intersection, Sydney. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo

The new planning framework began on 28 February 2019 to further support primary production and rural development.

Housing in Glenwood, Sydney, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Don Fuchs

We are repealing operational SEPPs to remove duplicated, redundant and outdated controls.

Overbridge in Kellyville, North-West Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth

An amendment to the state and regional development SEPP is proposed to cover the development of state land adjoining the Sydney Metro North West corridor.

New apartments during the construction phase on the NSW Central Coast. Credit: Mikey Matthews/DPHI

We continuously monitor the codes SEPP to ensure it is reducing red tape, costs and delays for exempt and complying development.

Aerial view of Penrith Lakes.

The Penrith Lakes Scheme is governed by chapter 5 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts – Western Parkland City) 2021.