Engineering Requirements for Development & Subdivision

The documents below detail engineering requirements for the subdivision and development of land within the Penrith Local Government Area. They aim to ensure subdivision and development in our City is designed and constructed to be:

• contemporary
• fit for purpose
• functional
• safe
• economical to maintain, and
• in line with community expectations.

Contact our Development Engineering team on 4732 7777 for more information.

Engineering policies and guidelines

• Design Guidelines for Engineering Works for Subdivisions and Developments (as amended, under review)
• Stormwater Drainage Specification for Building Developments - Updated May 2018.
• Water Sensitive Urban Design Policy 
• Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Guidelines and Addendum 2 - PCC WSUD Bioretention Standard Drawings - for more information see also Waterway Health. 

Engineering specifications

• Engineering Construction Specification for Civil Works

Reference documents

• Penrith Development Control Plan
• Public Domain Lighting Policy
• Penrith City Council Standard Furniture Suite

Forms

• Bond Refund Application
• Engineering Approvals Application Form  
• Appoint Council as Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) / Contract for Council to undertake Certification Work
• Infrastructure Restoration Bond Application Form

Go to the Roads and Paths page for other forms and requirements for minor engineering works within public roads.