LEP Update: On 18 August 2023, the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) formally notified the LEP amendment updating the Randwick Local Environment Plan 2012.
The updated LEP will commence on 1st September 2023. This means that any development application lodged (i.e. submitted and with fees paid) on or after the 1st September 2023 will be assessed against the updated LEP. Click here to view the final LEP clauses.
Randwick City Council has developed a draft Comprehensive Planning Proposal (CPP) to update the Randwick Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012.
The Randwick CPP seeks to amend the Randwick LEP to align with the strategic direction and planning priorities of state, metropolitan and local strategies, as directed by the NSW Government.
What is a Local Environmental Plan (LEP)?
An LEP provides the framework for the way land can be developed and used; setting rules for building heights, zones, permissible land uses, building density and lot sizes.
Why are we changing the LEP?
LEPs need to be reviewed periodically to ensure they meet best planning practice and are aligned with community values and the directions of state plans, including the Greater Sydney Region Plan, Eastern City District Plan and Randwick Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040.
Council is under direction by the NSW Government to meet mandated housing targets. While Council objects to mandated housing targets, Council has responded by identifying areas where new growth can be accommodated in a sustainable and balanced way.
What are the proposed changes?
| In summary the Comprehensive Planning Proposal proposes the following: |
| Learn more: |
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- Housing Investigation Areas: Five new Housing Investigation Areas (HIAs) are proposed in North Kensington, Randwick and Kingsford South where new planning controls, including changes to zoning, height and density will help us meet our housing targets.
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| Housing Investigation Areas Watch our explainer video on the HIAs |
- Dual Occupancy in R2 low density residential zones: Changes to controls for the construction and subdivision of attached dual occupancies in the R2 Low Density Residential zone.
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| Dual Occupancy Minimum Lot Size |
- Heritage: Proposed new heritage items, archaeological sites and amendments to heritage conservation areas.
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| Heritage |
- Open Space and Recreation: Changes to strengthen and protect open space, parks and playgrounds, and create new open space zones.
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| Open Space and recreation |
- Environmental Resilience: Controls to encourage sustainable and resilient development by requiring higher standards for new development.
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| Environmental Resilience |
- Economic Development: Supporting a diverse, safe and inclusive night time economy through changes to zone objectives and new exempt development provisions. New planning controls including changes to zoning and density of 20 neighbourhood clusters zoned residential to protect local small-scale retail. Updating land zoning and development control maps to reflect the Randwick Hospital Expansion area and the Randwick Racecourse (Light Rail Stabling Yard)
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| Economic Development |
- Employment Land Zones Reform: New employment zones to replace existing B1 Neighbourhood Centre, B2 Local Centre and IN1 Light Industrial zones to align with State government reforms.
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| Employment Land Zones Reform |
- Rezoning requests: Rezoning request and housekeeping changes
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| Rezoning Requests |
How can you learn more and have your say?
 | Check your property:
Wondering if the LEP review will impact your property? Enter your address on our map to find out more.
Go to the map
Download instructions for using the map |
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 | Read the CPP in full at: |
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 | Chat with us in person at one of our pop ups:- Royal Randwick Shopping Centre: 16, 17 and 18 June, 11am to 2pm each day.
- Kensington Park Community Centre: 23 June 2.30pm to 4.30pm and 9 July 1pm to 3pm.
- Pacific Square Shopping Centre: 28, 29 and 30 June, 11am to 2pm each day.
Or to speak with a Council planner, call our dedicated enquiry line on 9093 6995. |
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 | Make a submission:- Complete a submission online.
- Send your comments to the General Manager via email headed "Randwick City Comprehensive Planning Proposal" to council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or by post to 30 Frances Street, Randwick 2031.
|
Submissions close: 5pm, 12 July 2022.
LEP Update: On 18 August 2023, the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) formally notified the LEP amendment updating the Randwick Local Environment Plan 2012.
The updated LEP will commence on 1st September 2023. This means that any development application lodged (i.e. submitted and with fees paid) on or after the 1st September 2023 will be assessed against the updated LEP. Click here to view the final LEP clauses.
Randwick City Council has developed a draft Comprehensive Planning Proposal (CPP) to update the Randwick Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012.
The Randwick CPP seeks to amend the Randwick LEP to align with the strategic direction and planning priorities of state, metropolitan and local strategies, as directed by the NSW Government.
What is a Local Environmental Plan (LEP)?
An LEP provides the framework for the way land can be developed and used; setting rules for building heights, zones, permissible land uses, building density and lot sizes.
Why are we changing the LEP?
LEPs need to be reviewed periodically to ensure they meet best planning practice and are aligned with community values and the directions of state plans, including the Greater Sydney Region Plan, Eastern City District Plan and Randwick Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040.
Council is under direction by the NSW Government to meet mandated housing targets. While Council objects to mandated housing targets, Council has responded by identifying areas where new growth can be accommodated in a sustainable and balanced way.
What are the proposed changes?
| In summary the Comprehensive Planning Proposal proposes the following: |
| Learn more: |
|---|
- Housing Investigation Areas: Five new Housing Investigation Areas (HIAs) are proposed in North Kensington, Randwick and Kingsford South where new planning controls, including changes to zoning, height and density will help us meet our housing targets.
|
| Housing Investigation Areas Watch our explainer video on the HIAs |
- Dual Occupancy in R2 low density residential zones: Changes to controls for the construction and subdivision of attached dual occupancies in the R2 Low Density Residential zone.
|
| Dual Occupancy Minimum Lot Size |
- Heritage: Proposed new heritage items, archaeological sites and amendments to heritage conservation areas.
|
| Heritage |
- Open Space and Recreation: Changes to strengthen and protect open space, parks and playgrounds, and create new open space zones.
|
| Open Space and recreation |
- Environmental Resilience: Controls to encourage sustainable and resilient development by requiring higher standards for new development.
|
| Environmental Resilience |
- Economic Development: Supporting a diverse, safe and inclusive night time economy through changes to zone objectives and new exempt development provisions. New planning controls including changes to zoning and density of 20 neighbourhood clusters zoned residential to protect local small-scale retail. Updating land zoning and development control maps to reflect the Randwick Hospital Expansion area and the Randwick Racecourse (Light Rail Stabling Yard)
|
| Economic Development |
- Employment Land Zones Reform: New employment zones to replace existing B1 Neighbourhood Centre, B2 Local Centre and IN1 Light Industrial zones to align with State government reforms.
|
| Employment Land Zones Reform |
- Rezoning requests: Rezoning request and housekeeping changes
|
| Rezoning Requests |
How can you learn more and have your say?
| Check your property:
Wondering if the LEP review will impact your property? Enter your address on our map to find out more.
Go to the map
Download instructions for using the map |
|
|
| Read the CPP in full at: |
|
|
| Chat with us in person at one of our pop ups:- Royal Randwick Shopping Centre: 16, 17 and 18 June, 11am to 2pm each day.
- Kensington Park Community Centre: 23 June 2.30pm to 4.30pm and 9 July 1pm to 3pm.
- Pacific Square Shopping Centre: 28, 29 and 30 June, 11am to 2pm each day.
Or to speak with a Council planner, call our dedicated enquiry line on 9093 6995. |
|
|
| Make a submission:- Complete a submission online.
- Send your comments to the General Manager via email headed "Randwick City Comprehensive Planning Proposal" to council@randwick.nsw.gov.au or by post to 30 Frances Street, Randwick 2031.
|
Submissions close: 5pm, 12 July 2022.
Report - Community Consultation Outcomes - Comprehensive Planning Proposal LEP Review 2022 - FINAL (8.66 MB) (PDF)
What's the Randwick LEP Review all about?
Summary sheets