New South Wales Repealed Regulations New South Wales Repealed RegulationsThis legislation has been repealed.
The aims of this Plan are as follows:
(a) to strengthen the regional position of the Penrith city centre as a multifunctional and innovative centre that encourages employment and economic growth,
(b) to provide a planning framework for Penrith to fulfil its role as a regional city in the Sydney Metropolitan Region,
(c) to promote employment, residential, recreational and leisure, cultural, social and tourism opportunities within the Penrith city centre,
(d) to respond to the economic and social needs of the region by providing centrally located services and facilities,
(e) to facilitate new commercial and residential development in the Penrith city centre that is consistent with the desired future character of the area as described in the Penrith City Centre Development Control Plan 2007 ,
(f) to protect and enhance the cultural identity and diversity of the Penrith city centre,
(g) to encourage development that contributes to the provision of alternative and sustainable access to the city centre,
(h) to enhance access to the city centre, particularly by public transport, walking and cycling,
(i) to facilitate the development of building design excellence appropriate for a regional city and improve the quality of urban design and ensure the public domain is safe and attractive,
(j) to encourage responsible management, development and conservation of resources and to ensure that the Penrith city centre achieves sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes,
(k) to protect and enhance environmentally sensitive areas, and the natural and cultural heritage, of Penrith city centre for the benefit of present and future generations.