You may have heard about the NSW Minns Government’s proposals to increase housing density in New South Wales.
Wondering what all the talk about train stations and full-line supermarkets means? Let me break it down for you.
The Minns Government aims to improve housing affordability by encouraging higher housing density near existing transport nodes and town centres. This approach is more efficient than building homes further from Sydney, which would require new roads and infrastructure. Here’s a summary of their strategy:
Location: Near certain train stations.
Proposal: Transport Oriented Design (TOD).
Details: Allowing buildings up to 6 or 7 stories. This reduces reliance on cars and uses existing transport and shopping infrastructure efficiently.
Location: Near certain town centres.
Proposal: Medium-rise developments.
Details: Building heights of 5 to 7 stories, depending on distance from town centres. Targeted areas on the Northern Beaches include Mona Vale, Dee Why, Brookvale, Manly, and Manly Vale. Balgowlah is possible; Fairlight is unlikely.
Location: All areas zoned for low-rise residential use.
Proposal: Increased density for low-rise developments.
Details: Allowing 2 to 3-story buildings. Properties typically accommodating a single house can have dual occupancy or multiple dwellings (e.g., terraces, townhouses, manor houses).
Many of these proposals are still under consideration and are being released in stages. For instance, starting July 1, 2024, dual occupancies and semi-detached dwellings are allowed in low-density residential zones under certain conditions. This change offers the opportunity to replace one home with two, effectively doubling housing capacity.
18/07/2024
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