Cumberland Town Centres

In 2021, the planning proposal for targeted sites in Merrylands, Guildford, and Victor Brazier Park underwent evaluation by the Council and the Local Planning Panel. These proposals were subsequently submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in mid to late 2021.

During their assessment, the Department identified the need for additional technical reports to assess the proposals' impact on their respective surroundings, except for Victor Brazier Park. In response to the Department’s determination, Council has resolved the following:

On the 16 August 2023, Council resolved to proceed with an amended planning proposal for the Burnett Street Neighbourhood Centre based on findings from the Local Shops Study. Furthermore, Council has approved draft amendments to the Cumberland Development Control Plan for Merrylands Town Centre and the Merrylands Town Centre Public Domain Plan, which will proceed to public exhibition, subject to minor amendments.

Following consideration of the requirements outlined by the Department and acknowledging the recent planning work for Merrylands Centre, the other sites identified in Merrylands and Guildford will no longer be pursued.

Any landowner-initiated planning proposals may be received for properties within the area, which would be assessed and reported to Council in accordance with statutory and policy requirements. For further information on how to lodge a planning proposal to Council, see our Planning Proposals page.

Victor Brazier Park

The planning proposal for Victor Brazier Park will not proceed, based on advice received from the Department of Planning and Environment.