Castle Hill North Precinct Plan
(PDF, 35MB)
As a direct result of the North West Rail Link, more than 50,000 new residents will move to The Hills over the next 20 years. This is above the 100,000 expected under the State Government’s Metropolitan Strategy.
In response to the North West Rail Link the Precinct Plan for Castle Hill North(PDF, 35MB) recognises the capacity within the Precinct for higher density residential development opportunities. As such there will be strong demand for apartment and townhouse living in Castle Hill.
The plan identifies density, character and streetscape typologies to guide future development outcomes.
The location of the higher density housing options was informed by factors such as proximity to the future rail station and the town centre.
Lower density outcomes have been identified where land interfaces with other lower density housing. Open space and Castle Hill Public School Character areas are identified to articulate where development controls are needed. The aim is to achieve outcomes that complement the positive aspects of the existing character.
A streetscape map shows how streets will look integrated with the existing development.
Castle Hill North Precinct Plan(PDF, 35MB)
Further Information
On 21 June 2020 the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (the Department) announced its Tranche 3 Projects. The projects are part of its Planning System Acceleration Program. It included the Castle Hill North Planning Proposal (16/2016/PLP).
The Department subsequently finalised the Castle Hill North Planning Proposal on 17 July 2020. The precinct has now been rezoned.
The applicable development standards and maps, such as Land Zoning and Floor Space Ratio, can be viewed within Council’s Local Environmental Plan. View the LEP at the NSW Legislation Website.
The development controls for the Precinct are contained within The Hills Development Control Plan (Part D Section 20 – Castle Hill North). They can viewed on Council’s website.