Before Parliament

Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Intensive Horticulture) Bill 2026

Private members · Faehrmann, Cate · Legislative Council

Introduced
February 3rd, 2026
2nd Reading
expected
Passed
expected
Assented
expected

Private member's bill would require development consent for certain intensive horticulture.

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This private members' bill, sponsored by Cate Faehrmann, proposes to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 so that development consent must be obtained to carry out certain types of intensive horticulture. It is still before Parliament at an early stage (Notice of Motion) and may change or not proceed, so it is not law.

For planners: If passed, certain intensive horticulture activities that may currently proceed without consent would require development consent, affecting how those activities are assessed and approved. Planners should watch which categories of intensive horticulture are captured, as the detail is not set out in the long title. Treat as a possible future change only — do not act on it yet.

Long title (legal purpose)

An Act to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to require development consent be obtained to carry out certain intensive horticulture; and for related purposes.

Passage through Parliament

Legislative Council

Notice of MotionFebruary 3rd, 2026

Source: NSW Parliament bill page. Bill status and dates are reproduced from the Parliament of New South Wales website.