In November 2022, the NSW Government announced Orchard Hills as a state-shaping precinct set to deliver thousands of new homes, shops, infrastructure and open spaces – all designed around access to a new metro station set to be opened in 2026.
About Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills is located west of Sydney and is a great place to live, and has good access to jobs, infrastructure and services. The new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line will catalyse opportunities for growth, enabling better connectivity to the new Western Sydney Airport and the rest of Greater Sydney. Orchard Hills offers a unique opportunity to carefully transition rural lands for new homes and a new community. It is approx. 8-12km from Penrith CBD and 48km from Sydney CBD. It is also located within 5km of major employment hubs, including the Western Sydney University Kingswood campus, together with the Mamre Road and Aerotropolis precincts.
It is envisaged that a rezoned Orchard Hills will deliver:
- More homes with a greater mix of housing types such as dual occupancies, terraces and apartments.
- Thriving public spaces including shops, services and entertainment.
- Improved and new transport connections, including cycleways and walkways.
- Better and new access to green and open spaces such as parks and parts of the Wianamatta-South Creek Corridor.
- Better protection from environmental hazards such as bushfires and flooding.
The process so far
The department released a discussion paper to collect community and stakeholder feedback on the early findings and ideas. The discussion paper is about Orchard Hills, the existing community and what needs to considered when planning for its future.
The discussion paper was open for feedback from 18 November to 16 December 2022 and the Department is currently reviewing and analysing the feedback collected. You can view the discussion paper here.
What’s next?
The preliminary analysis and direction set out in the discussion paper will be further refined by the initial findings from the studies and comments received on the discussion paper.Feedback provided on the discussion paper will also inform the draft Orchard Hills Precinct Plan. It is anticipated he draft Orchard Hills Precinct Plan will go on public exhibition in 2023 and the community will again be invited to have their say.
Timeline at a glance
November-December 2022 – discussion paper released and on exhibition
Late 2022-early 2023 – Technical investigations and studies
Mid 2023 – Preparation of Draft precinct plan
Mid-end 2023 – Exhibition of precinct plan and draft rezoning package
End 2023 – Finalise rezoning
If you have questions about the rezoning of Orchard Hills, or would like further and specific information on your property located in the Orchard Hills precinct, please call us today on 1300 732 587 or email your enquiry to [email protected].
Source: All information is sourced from The NSW Department of Planning and Environment and the Orchard Hills Discussion Paper, first published November 2022. This information is intended as general in nature and does not take into consideration your personal circumstances. For specific and professional advice, please contact us today.
Orchard Hills Map
Source: Map taken from Orchard Hills Discussion Paper, first published November 2022 by NSW Department of Planning and Environment, 2023.
