What’s permitted in Penrith
Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 — 26 zones. Pick a zone to see what it allows.
Zones in Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010
Pick a zone to see which uses are allowed without approval, need consent, or are prohibited. Search your address to see which zone actually covers the lot.
Some state-level housing and precinct policies sit above council rules and can override them. Those aren’t included here.
A council’s LEP can also grant extra permitted uses of its own on top of the standard list. Those aren’t included here either.
Check a property
Or browse the Penrith zoning map.
Building rules in Penrith
Frequently asked questions
Does the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 apply to every property in Penrith?
It is the Local Environmental Plan for Penrith. Some sites also have extra precinct rules; search your address to see what applies to the lot.
Is R2 in Penrith the same as R2 in another council?
No. Each council writes its own list, even when the zone has the same name.
Sources
General guidance only. Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 as sourced 19 August 2026; confirm with Penrith City Council before relying on a list.
Talk to a town planner in Penrith
This page covers the general rules. A qualified town planner can tell you what applies to your block, including the zone, overlays and approval path, before you spend money on drawings.
- Qualified, practising town planners
- Advice specific to your property
- Free, with no obligation