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Schofields

The Schofields Precinct was rezoned for urban development on 11th May 2012.

The 465 hectare Precinct will deliver capacity for approximately 2,950 new dwellings and 8,000 residents. It will also feature:

• Land for a new primary school

• 61 hectares of conservation land, focussed along Eastern Creek

• 31 hectares of open space and recreation areas

• Retail space in three neighbourhood centres

• A potential public transport corridor linking Schofields Station to Rouse Hill

• Upgrades to key roads

• New pedestrian and cycle links

• A mix of housing with higher densities closer to the Schofields railway station.

Click here to see the final Schofields Precinct Indicative Layout Plan. For information on land use zoning and other relevant planning information which may apply to properties in Schofields, contact Blacktown City Council and request a Section 149 Planning Certificate. Refer to the NSW Legislation website for the official Land Zoning Maps (click on 'maps' from the top menue).

Schofields was one of the second phase of Precincts released in the North West Growth Centre. It is bounded by Eastern Creek to the north and west, Quakers Hill Parkway to the south and the Richmond Railway line to the east.

The Schofields Precinct currently consists of a mix of urban and non urban areas, farming lands, the former Schofields Aerodrome site and Nirimba Education Precinct.

Schofields Precinct Rezoned

Following public exhibition of the draft Precinct Plan for Schofields in August/September 2011 and community feedback, the Precinct Plan was amended to:

• Allow for a potential east / west public transport corridor near Schofields Station

• Relocation of the active sporting fields to a flood free area near Eastern Creek so that recreation can better relate to environmental conservation areas

• A lowering of densities in some areas further away from public transport to reflect local demand for detached housing

• Improvements in stormwater basin design to better integrate with Eastern Creek.

The new Precinct Plan is the product of an extensive process which was jointly managed by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure and Blacktown City Council.

Please note we are in the process of updating our website.  All the relevant post exhibition documents will be available shortly.

Implications for landowners

Although land has been rezoned, there is no compulsion for any development by the owner. Landowners can choose to develop or not develop their property. They can also choose to develop part of their property. Under ‘existing use rights’, landowners can continue with current uses (provided the use is already lawfully commenced). 

 

Next Steps

• It is anticipated that a Section 94 Contributions Plan being prepared by Blacktown City Council will be placed on exhibition in the near future

• A determination on the preferred corridor for the north west public transport corridor is anticipated in late 2012.