About West Glenfield

• What is Landcom’s West Glenfield project?

• The West Glenfield project is a Landcom initiative to develop a new, vibrant neighbourhood in Sydney’s southwest. The vision is to create a thriving, sustainable, walkable, and connected community that offers residents a lifestyle enriched by proximity to public transport and recreational opportunities. The development will feature a mix of homes, leafy, green streets, complemented by walking and cycling links to the train station, open spaces, and a lively town centre.

• Why is this project happening?

• Landcom is undertaking this project to address Sydney’s housing needs by delivering new homes over the next 15 years. The project exemplifies our commitment to boosting the supply of diverse housing and creating great places to live.

• Where is the project located?

• West Glenfield is conveniently located next to the Glenfield Train Station, a major interchange providing train connections to Sydney, Campbelltown and Parramatta. West Glenfield also has easy access to the M5 Motorway and Hume Highway.

  Future planning: options by NSW Government are being explored to potentially connect Glenfield Station and extend the southwest rail link to the new Western Sydney Nancy Bird Airport and possibly the future metro rail network.

• Who is responsible for this project?

• Landcom, a NSW Government land development agency, is leading the project in collaboration with Campbelltown City Council and other key stakeholders.We have been developing communities for over 47 years, including at Edmondson Park, Rouse Hill, Bungarribee, The Ponds, Middleton Grange and Thornton just to name a few.

Planning and development

• What types of housing will be available?

• The development will feature a mix of housing types. Homes will be detached dwellings on a range of lot sizes, including smaller lots that provide a more affordable option for families and young couples, together with townhouses and apartments in blocks ranging in size from medium (4 – 14) stories to medium-high (15 – 22) stories. Higher buildings will be clustered around the train station to build more homes close to well-serviced public transport. Buildings near the train station will also include shops, facilities, and services to support the new community.
  

• How many homes will be built?

• We are doing studies to explore opportunities to deliver around 4,900 to 5,500 new homes on the site over the next 15 years.
  

• Will there be affordable housing?

• Yes. The project will deliver up to 10% affordable housing, delivering on the Government's commitment to supporting working families and locating key workers closer to their workplaces.

• What other facilities will be included?

• The project envisions a lively town centre with shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as recreational activities and community spaces that cater to all age groups, including younger people.

  There may be an opportunity for a health hub, further enlivening the centre and providing opportunities for local jobs
• How will sustainability be incorporated?

• Sustainability is a key focus, with the project striving to achieve a Green 6 Star rating. Establishing a leafy tree canopy and green open spaces to help reduce the impact of Western Sydney’s hot summer heat and providing walking and cycling connections to reduce car use.

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Transport and infrastructure

• How will the project affect traffic and transport?

• The development is designed to enhance connectivity, offering residents easy access to public transport and recreational opportunities. It will feature walking and cycling links to the train station and beyond, aiming to reduce car use and promote a healthier lifestyle.

  The project is well-located adjacent to the M5 Motorway and the Glenfield Train Station, so many residents will be able to access local jobs easily and visitors will find Glenfield accessible.

• Will there be enough parking?

• While the project encourages active and public transport use, provisions for parking will be made to accommodate residents and visitors.

• Will there be new roads or upgrades?

• The development will include infrastructure improvements to support the new community, ensuring safe and efficient movement within and around the area.

  The project team is working closely with Transport for NSW and Campbelltown City Council to identify ways to manage any projected traffic impacts from the development.

Community involvement

• How can I have my say?

• We are committed to community consultation and encourage residents to get involved through various channels, such as community workshops and surveys.

• When is the next consultation?

• We are talking with the community about the draft planning proposal before it is submitted. This stage of consultation will run from April through to May 2025.

  Once the planning proposal has been submitted for assessment, it will be placed on public exhibition and we will support that with further engagement opportunities.

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  We will continue to engage with the community as the project progresses.
• What feedback has already been received?

• Community engagement has highlighted the importance of using the design of the development to celebrate the site’s unique farming history, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity, creating a vibrant town centre with shopping, dining, and entertainment options, and providing recreational activities and community spaces that cater to all age groups, including younger people.

  More broadly, communities across Sydney are telling us they want additional and affordable housing options and the project is geared to deliver that
• Will there be a summary of the plans available?

• Yes, there are documents related to the project on our web page. For the latest information, please visit: www.landcom.com.au/projects/glenfield

Heritage and environment

• Will Glenfield’s heritage be protected?

• Yes, the project aims to celebrate the site’s unique farming history. The heritage-listed and protected, Macquarie Fields House is near the site, and planning has taken into account the views from this building. Heritage values have also influenced and shaped the early planning and will continue to be incorporated into the more detailed design as it progresses.

• How much green space will there be?

• The development plans to establish a leafy tree canopy and green open spaces to help reduce the impact of Western Sydney’s hot summer heat, providing residents with ample outdoor recreational opportunities.

  Open space and access to recreational and fitness opportunities are central to liveable communities.

  Glenfield will feature a wide range of open spaces in different shapes and sizes, with a view to having as many homes as possible, in short walking distance of green open spaces.

  Final design of these parks, paths and open spaces will be the subject of further consultation as the project progresses.

Project timeline

• What are the key project stages?

• The timeline for the project includes several key stages.

  We will lodge a Planning Proposal in mid-2025. During assessment, the proposal will be placed on public exhibition, providing an opportunity for public comment.

  Early development applications have been assessed and approved, and these allow for early works, such as demolition and remediation of the site. Subsequent development applications for the first subdivisions of the site have been lodged for assessment by Council. These development applications will allow the future streets and blocks for housing.

  Subject to approvals, it is expected that first works for the creation of streets and lots for future hosing on the site will occur as early as late 2025. The project will take several stages of works over the coming years to be delivered.

• When will construction start?

• Construction timelines are subject to planning approvals and community consultation. We are committed to keeping the community informed as the project progresses.

  First works will commence in late 2025 and will be focused on the initial works required to remove redundant buildings and remediate the site to prepare it for future residential uses. Construction of the first blocks of land for future housing will commence in 2026, pending approvals.