Benefits for you and your community
The Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy will help transform the way we approach housing in NSW and will benefit communities.
Feedback on the proposed low and mid-rise reforms
In response to the public consultation, we received nearly 8,000 submissions. Councils made 49 and 143 submissions came from peak bodies and community groups.
Guidance for industry, developers and councils
The Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy aims to facilitate and encourage the low and mid-rise housing types by introducing non-discretionary standards.
Site selection
Low and mid-rise housing areas were selected based on a detailed assessment of town centres and stations in Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and Hunter regions.
Placemaking NSW
Placemaking NSW focuses on the development and management of some of the most important harbourside precincts in Sydney. Find out more.
Ballast Point Park
Ballast Point Park is a state heritage listed 2.6 hectare site with historic remains, walking paths and sweeping views to Sydney Harbour.
Summary of key provisions
Low and mid-rise housing areas are residential zoned land within 800 metres walking distance from a mapped town centre or the entrance of a nominated station.
Unpacking low-rise housing
Low-rise housing is generally 1 to 2 storey, dual occupancy, multi-dwelling and manor houses. This form of housing contains 2 or more dwellings.
Accessibility
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure aims to make its website accessible to all people including those with disabilities or restricted internet access.
Estimated development cost
The department will use estimated development cost across the planning system, replacing cost of development and capital investment value.