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.
Minns Labor Government unlocks land to build more than 200 new homes in East Tamworth
The Minns Labor Government is unlocking land to deliver more than 200 new homes in East Tamworth, with the exhibition of a rezoning proposal to transform 16.5 hectares of vacant Government-owned land on public exhibition from today.
$3.8 million to fast-track more than 68,000 new homes across regional NSW
The Minns Labor Government is accelerating the delivery of more than 68,000 new homes across regional communities, with a $3.8 million investment to help councils unlock housing supply sooner.
Orchard Hills
The Orchard Hills state-led precinct is part of the NSW Government's National Housing Accord commitment to deliver new homes and jobs growth close to transport, services and public spaces.