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The Late Night Trading DCP (LNT DCP) provides a set of rules for businesses in Parramatta City Centre that want to operate late into the night or early morning. It includes guidelines to manage noise and maintain a balance between a lively nightlife and pleasant environment for residents.
Download our Late Night Trading Development Control Plan (DCP)
You can access the Council’s Development Control Plans here.
The Plan aims to create a vibrant and diverse nightlife in Parramatta and is aligned with our vision to become a global city with a bolstering night-time economy. The City of Parramatta encourages a wide range of night-time activities, from retail and service providers e.g. convenience stores, hairdressers, gyms to more traditional venues such as restaurants, bars and entertainment spaces. Our goal is to foster a safe, thriving and diverse night-time economy, promoting Parramatta CBD as a vibrant 24-hour City.
Business Hours: Establishes standard and potential extended trading hours.
Trial Periods: Two trial periods (2 years and 5 years) for businesses to prove they can manage extended hours responsibly. The longer trial periods, provides greater certainty for investors and business owners across the City Centre.
Acoustic Controls: Both late night trading venue and new residential/commercial developments in the City Centre must include noise-reduction measures to share the responsibility.
Existing Businesses: Current businesses will continue unaffected under their existing approvals
Any business in Parramatta City Centre can apply, including bars, cafes, restaurants, retail shops, service providers such as hairdressers and beauticians and event, entertainment and indoor recreation venues such as cinemas, theatres, bowling alleys and gyms.
There are three designated Late-Night Trading Areas within Parramatta City Centre, each with specific base and potential extended trading hours.
Yes, any new developments or businesses must meet the LNT DCP's acoustic requirements to minimise noise impact on residents and workers.
Yes, extended trading hours are subject to trial periods: the first for 2 years and the second for 5 years. Businesses must comply with management plans to maintain these extended hours.
The LNT DCP aligns with the State Government’s 24-Hour Economy Legislation, ensuring a cohesive approach to creating a vibrant nightlife. More information on the Vibrancy Reforms can be found at Vibrancy Reforms.
Yes, businesses outside the designated areas can apply. These applications will be assessed based on local conditions and potential impacts on the surrounding area.
For more information or if you have any questions about the LNT DCP please contact the Land Use Planning Team on 9806 5050. For any general planning enquiries please contact the Duty Planner on 9806 5050.
