We have prepared draft development controls for the Belmore and Lakemba local centres and the Punchbowl and Wiley Park village centres. This will support the delivery of new housing, public spaces and commercial development opportunities while preserving character and building future centres that our community will love.
The draft amendments will include two new chapters – Chapter 7.6 (Belmore and Lakemba local centres) and Chapter 7.7 (Punchbowl and Wiley Park village centres) – in the Canterbury-Bankstown Development Control Plan 2023 (DCP).
Transport Oriented Development (TOD) DCP Changes
The sustainability controls found in section 5.4 in both Chapter 7.6 (Belmore and Lakemba local centres) and Chapter 7.7 (Punchbowl and Wiley Park villages) are proposed to also be included in Chapter 7.5 Canterbury local centre.
Clarification of parking rates for Chapter 7.5 Canterbury local centre to align with TOD centres recommendations.
The table below provides a summary of the proposed changes.
| Chapter | Proposed changes |
| Chapter 7.5 - Canterbury |
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| Chapter 7.6 – Belmore and Lakemba local centres | The new chapters outline development controls under the following sections:
Belmore and Lakemba study area
Punchbowl and Wiley Park study area
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| Chapter 7.7 – Punchbowl and Wiley Park local village centres |
If adopted by Council, these changes will apply to all new Development Applications (DAs) in the Belmore and Lakemba local centres and Punchbowl and Wiley Park village centres.
Review the draft changes and have your say by completing the survey below. The draft changes are on public exhibition until 5pm, Monday 1 December 2025.
Hard copies of the DCP chapters can be viewed at the Bankstown and Campsie Customer Service Centres from Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm (excluding public holidays).
A DCP outlines detailed design and planning rules that support the Local Environmental Plan (LEP). A DCP does not change the zoning, height or floor space ratio of sites, this is done by a change to Council’s LEP.
The DCP is used by Council to assist with the preparation and review of development applications. The DCP is regularly updated to reflect rezoning, government reforms and new development trends.
Through more detailed controls Council can protect character and promote new development to be respectful of heritage and ‘fit into’ the context of each centre.
The NSW Government introduced the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Program to encourage new homes to be built near metro and rail stations, including Belmore, Lakemba, Punchbowl and Wiley Park. This involves setting standard rules for zoning, building heights and density within 400 metres of these stations.
In November 2024, Council submitted an alternative plan for the Belmore and Lakemba local centres to the NSW Government. In June 2025, an alternative approach for the Punchbowl and Wiley Park village centres was also submitted.
The Government is considering Council’s alternative plans before deciding on changing the LEP planning controls such as zoning, floor space ratio (FSR) and height of buildings.
In anticipation of these LEP changes, we have prepared draft amendments to the Canterbury-Bankstown Development Control Plan 2023 that reflect our alternative plan and to ensure the DCP is up to date. These draft amendments are currently on exhibition for you to review and provide feedback by 5pm, Monday 1 December 2025.
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Belmore Local Centre
Lakemba Local Centre
Punchbowl and Wiley Park Village Centres
Chapter 7.5: Canterbury
Chapter 7.6: Belmore and Lakemba
Chapter 7.7: Punchbowl and Wiley Park
Document library
Chapter 7.5: Canterbury
Chapter 7.6: Belmore and Lakemba
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - active
Monday 3 November 2025 - Monday 1 December 2025
Exhibition Period
This consultation is open for contributions.
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Timeline item 2 - incomplete
Monday 1 December 2025 5:00pm
Closed
Contributions to this exhibition are closed, reviewed and reported back to the project team.
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Report to Council
The Proposal with a summary of the community feedback received over this exhibition period is considered by Council.
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Who's listening
If you have questions or want to learn more about the project, please email us or contact the Council officers listed below.
| haveyoursay@cbcity.nsw.gov.au | |
| In writing | By post to Mr Matthew Stewart, CEO, City of Canterbury Bankstown PO Box 8, Bankstown NSW 1885 |
CBCity 2036 Destinations
Here's how this project helps to deliver our Community Strategic Plan.
Prosperous and Innovative
A smart and evolving city with exciting opportunities for investment and creativity.
Livable and Distinctive
A well designed, attractive city which preserves the identity and character of local villages.
The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our Canterbury-Bankstown community.
