Changes to landscape rehydration infrastructure planning rules in NSW
Infrastructure SEPP amendments
The NSW Government has proposed changes to allow farmers to restore streams on their property through landscape rehydration techniques, without the need for council approval.
These proposed changes to the Infrastructure SEPP will:
define landscape rehydration infrastructure in relation to the Infrastructure SEPP
provide a consistent planning regime for the development and delivery of landscape rehydration infrastructure
identify appropriate zones where landscape rehydration infrastructure may be located.
An explanation of intended effect (EIE) has been prepared to provide further details of the proposed changes and the benefits.
View the explanation of intended effect (EIE)
A Landscape Rehydration Guide will be on exhibition at the same time as the EIE.
The purpose of the guide is to:
explain the planning and approval requirements for landscape rehydration infrastructure
set out the information requirements for the environmental assessment documentation commonly referred to as a review of environmental factors (REF) that is needed to accompany a controlled activity application or a Crown Lands license application.
View the Landscape Rehydration Guide
Have your say by 28 February 2022
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment welcomes your feedback on the proposed changes to the Infrastructure SEPP and the Landscape Rehydration Guide.
Submissions must be made during the exhibition period, which closes on 28 February 2022.
We strongly encourage you to provide your feedback using the online submission form.
Written submissions must be addressed ON BOTH THE LETTER AND THE ENVELOPE to
Ms Jennifer Richardson
Director, Infrastructure Policy and Assessment Practice
Planning & Assessment
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Locked Bag 5022
Parramatta NSW 2124