Wilton is set to grow into a vibrant, healthy and sustainable community, delivering 15,000 new homes that will be supported by 15,000 jobs, new infrastructure, schools, community facilities and open space across over the next twenty years. Wilton 2040 sets the land use vision and structure for the area, comprising six sub-precincts which will be supported by Council though a neighbourhood planning process.
Wilton will be known for its protection and conservation of the natural environment, where local communities and local businesses thrive. Wilton will provide a range of housing types including affordable options that will cater for the diverse needs of the community. The map shown is the Structure Plan for the Wilton Growth Area.
The majority of the planning for Wilton is led by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), in close collaboration with Council to ensure a well-planned town. Council will continue to advocate for the delivery of key services and infrastructure such as electrified rail, bus services, community facilities and open space.
To promote sustainable growth, all precincts have a maximum number of homes that can be delivered to ensure development does not exceed the15,000 homes planned by the State. The Maldon Precinct will be predominantly an employment area focused on industry and providing local jobs.
What has happened so far?
Bingara Gorge is already under development, with South East Wilton and Wilton North precinct rezoned and undergoing further planning. The draft Wilton Town Centre rezoning planning package was on exhibition December 2020 and is intended to be finalised in the second half of 2021.
West Wilton, South Wilton and Maldon will be rezoned in the future, however significant planning work is needed before these precincts progress. For more information on Councils planning priorities refer to Wollondilly 2040, our local strategic planning statement.
The Wilton Development Control Plan (DCP) was finalised 23 August 2021. The DCP provides detailed design guidelines to make sure new development aligns with the Wilton 2040 vision to create a liveable new place in the natural environment. The DCP will be amended over time to include guidelines for other types of development expected in the Wilton Town Centre and other precincts once rezoned.
The draft Wilton Growth Area Housing Complying Development Code (Wilton CDC) explanation of intended effects was on public exhibition 23 August to 20 September 2021. It represents a customised version of the Greenfield Housing Code that aims to reflect the landscape, amenity and biodiversity values of the Wilton DCP while providing a complying development planning pathway for low density residential development in North and South East Wilton. Further information on the Draft Wilton Growth Area Housing Complying Development Code.
Contact
Department of Planning, Industry and Environmentwebpageor phone 1300 305 695
Council’s Growth Team’s Inbox growth@wollondilly.nsw.gov.auor phone (02) 4677 1100
Further Information
Infrastructure
Key critical infrastructure is required to support the needs of the growing community in Wilton. The Wilton Infrastructure Phasing Plan provides an overview of what infrastructure is being planned and the expected delivery timeframes in the short and long term.
A summary of the types of infrastructure to be delivered in Wilton is shown in the image below.
The proposed Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) for Wilton Growth Area will provide $771 million worth of developer contributions toward the cost of delivering state and regional infrastructure as shown below.
Further information on the SIC can be found on the DPIEs webpage.
The Wollondilly Contributions Plan came into effect on July 1st 2020 which sets the framework for Council to levy development coming from the Wilton Growth Area. The plan represents approximately $346 million worth of local infrastructure funding for transport management, open space and recreation, community facilities and administration.
Further information on Development Contribution and local contribution rates can be found on Council’s webpage.
Wilton Health and Wellbeing Strategy
The Wilton Health and Wellbeing Strategy provides an evidence-based framework to inform Council’s future planning and advocacy for positive health and wellbeing outcomes in the Wilton Growth Area for all residents.
Council staff and consultants worked with the Health in Planning Working Group (HiPWG) of the Wollondilly Health Alliance to develop the Strategy, which was endorsed at the Council meeting of 15 September 2020. At its core, this Strategy will serve as an effective framework to achieve Council’s LSPS vision to create a vibrant, healthy and sustainable community in Wilton New Town.
Biodiversity
Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan
The NSW Government released the draft Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan (CPCP) on public exhibition in August 2020. It establishes a biodiversity certification framework to ensure long term protection of threatened native plants and animals, while supporting the delivery of housing, infrastructure and open green spaces in the Western Parkland City.
The draft CPCP is expected to be finalised in the second half of 2021 and will apply to new development in the Wilton Growth Area.
Koala Deed of Agreement
Wollondilly Shire Council and Walker Corporation entered into a Koala Deed of Agreement, which outlines a number of actions for the development at South East Wilton and the local koala population.
Some of the actions outlined in the agreement include:
- Developing a Koala Plan of Management for the Allens Creek Corridor
- A koala monitoring program
- Fencing around koala habitat areas to keep koalas off Picton Road and out of developed areas
- A koala habitat restoration plan
- Upgrades to culverts to allow safe koala crossings under roads
- Clear signage of all habitat areas
- Information brochures for residents
- Permanent koala warning signs on Picton Road
Draft Wilton South East Koala Plan of Management and Vegetation Management Plan
The draft South East Wilton Koala Plan of Management and Vegetation Management Plan prepared by Walker Corporation has been supported by Council and sent to the DPIE for review and endorsement.
