Fairfield Local Environmental Plan Review
Fairfield Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013 is being reviewed to align with priorities outlined in the Greater Sydney Commission's Western City District Plan (i.e. 10 Directions) within a two year timeframe (to mid-2020) following State Government funding.
Council has prepared a 20 year vision for Fairfield City’s future planning and development – it’s in our Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS).
The Local Strategic Planning Statement provides the direction for land use planning and decisions as we continue Shaping A Diverse City.
The Local Strategic Planning Statement:
- sets the foundation for what makes Fairfield City great
- identifies what the community needs into the future
- directs how planning will deliver a City the community needs
The Local Strategic Planning Statement contains planning priorities and actions to deliver a diverse City, offering choice in housing, access to jobs, open space and parklands and thriving centres.
As part of the review process various studies will be undertaken, with an opportunity for comment and input. Keep an eye out for public notices to have your say in the City's future.
Phases involved in the review project:
Phase 1 - LEP Review Health Check
Local Environmental Plan Review Health Check
A review of Fairfield Local Environmental Plan 2013, relevant local plans and strategies to assess their alignment with the Western City District Plan. Council's Local Environmental Plan Review Health Check was considered by Council on 25 September 2018 and has been approved by the GSC.
Phase 4 - Planning Proposal and Gateway Approval
Planning Proposal & Gateway Approval
Amendments to Fairfield Local Environmental Plan 2013 are being delivered in stages.
LEP Review - Stage 1 Planning Proposal
Fairfield LEP 2013 - Amendment No. 37
The following changes came into effect on 27 November 2020.
- A new aim for the LEP to acknowledge the role of the Fairfield Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) 2040 in underpinning the provisions of Fairfield LEP 2013.
- New or amended local clauses relating to active street frontages, design excellence, floodplain risk management and hospital helicopter airspace.
- Additional objectives relating to Floor Space Ratio and Height of Buildings clauses to encourage better building design.
- Amendment to Schedule 2 – Exempt Development to include development relating to temporary use of Council owned/managed land, display of goods on Council footpaths, emergency works on Council land.
- Amendment to Schedule 5 – Environmental Heritage, to update descriptions of 14 properties to reflect current property details.
- Amendment to relevant LEP Land Zoning Maps and associated LEP Height of Building, FSR, Lot Size for Dual Occupancy, and Lot Size Map Dual to address current LEP anomalies affecting the properties at 18 Butler Avenue, Bossley Park, 61 Hill St, Cabramatta and 47 Brown Rd, Bonnyrigg.
LEP Review - Stage 2 Planning Proposal
The Planning Proposal aims to link a number of major urban design studies that recommend a range of zoning changes as well as amendments to development standards, including floor space ratio and height controls including:
- Fairfield City Centre – sites under 2,500m2
- Cabramatta Town Centre
- Canley Vale Local Centre
- Carramar Neighbourhood Centre and surrounding residential precincts.
It is expected that the proposed increase in densities will help revitalise the existing centres, and to deliver additional housing in well-located areas, within the eastern part of the City.
The draft Urban Design Study for Smithfield Town Centre, and for Yennora and Fairfield East, have not been included in the Stage 2 PP because of the investigations for the Western Sydney Freight Line corridor. The Western Sydney Freight Line is a NSW State Government proposed dedicated freight rail line connection between the Western Parkland City and Port Botany. It will provide a freight link from the Stage 1 corridor near the M7 Motorway to the Southern Sydney Freight Line near Leightonfield. The Stage 2 corridor is under investigation and affects land in Smithfield, Fairfield East and Yennora. For more information on the Western Sydney Freight Line corridor, call the NSW State Government on 1800 837 511.
Gateway Request - December 2020: The Stage 2 Planning Proposal to amend Fairfield Local Environmental Plan 2013 and request for a Gateway approval has been referred to the Department Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE).
Public Exhibition Period: The planning proposal was exhibited 28 days from Wednesday 2 June to Wednesday 30 June 2021. Documentation can still be viewed online here.
LEP Review - Stage 3 Planning Proposal
In early 2021 planning work commenced on the Stage 3 Planning Proposal, anticipated to be reported to Council later in 2021 (noting Council elections are due to be held in September 2021).
Phase 5 - Exhibit Draft LEP
Exhibit Draft Local Environmental Plan
Community consultation for planning proposal and draft Local Environmental Plan.
LEP Review - Stage 1 Planning Proposal
Exhibited 8 May 2020 to 8 June 2020.
Fairfield Local Environmental Plan 2013 Amendment No.37 (LEP Review – Stage 1) came into effect on 27 November 2020.
LEP Review - Stage 2 Planning Proposal
Exhibition anticipated during second half of 2021 subject to Gateway Determination by the NSW State Government.
LEP Review - Stage 3 Planning Proposal
Exhibition anticipated late in 2021 subject to Council resolution and Gateway Determination by the NSW State Government.
Phase 6 - Plan Making
Plan Making
As part of the staged delivery of Fairfield Local Environmental Plan 2013 amendments, following public exhibition and Council resolution to proceed with amendment, submit final planning proposal to Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for finalisation (approximately 6 weeks to publication on Legislation website once received by DPIE).
Refer to Phase 4 for more detail on each Stage of LEP amendment.
- Mapping associated with the Fairfield Local Environmental Plan 2013 can be viewed here.
- You can also search for planning controls and mapping that applies to your property via the NSW Planning Portal.