We have identified 8 priority high growth areas near transport hubs in greater Sydney for accelerated rezoning.
Rezoning around these transport hubs will create capacity for nearly 60,000 new homes over 15 years, within walking distance of these key stations.
To support growth in these local communities, the NSW Government is investing $520 million for community infrastructure, such as critical road upgrades, active transport links and good quality public open spaces.
Rezoning of 7 of the 8 precincts is now finalised to fast-track housing in these areas following consultation with the local community and stakeholders.
Public exhibition of the Bays West TOD rezoning is expected in 2025. It will track on a different timeline to the other TOD Accelerated Precincts due to the need to resolve working harbour and ports uses.
Visit the precinct to view the finalisation reports:
Policy changes to streamline development assessment
The NSW Government has made policy changes to streamline development assessment and speed up housing delivery in the TOD Accelerated Precincts.
The reforms aim to ensure a consistent approach to both rezoning and assessment across the precincts. The changes came into effect on 27 November 2024.
An explanation of intended effect (EIE) outlining the proposed changes was exhibited for public feedback between 9 July and 23 August 2024.
Find out more on the NSW Planning Portal.
Exemption from design competitions
The NSW Government is introducing an exemption from design competitions in the Transport Oriented Development Program’s accelerated precincts.
Design competitions will be replaced with a streamlined pathway to ensure design excellence and speed up housing delivery.
Learn more at Exemption from design competitions.