NSW Planning Updates

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Everything You Should Know Before Starting a Subdivision Project With housing demand rising and property prices climbing, subdivision has become one of the most powerful wealth-building strategies in Australia (particularly in NSW, where new planning changes in have made it easier to achieve on smaller sections than previously allowed). As property values can sometimes double…

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State and Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) Changes – TOD Explained The New South Wales (NSW) government, recognising the urgency of the housing supply issue, has recently released the TOD program. Watch the video below as Colin Fragar explains what Transport-Oriented Development is and what it means for NSW.   This initiative focuses on increasing housing density around key…

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Tiny Home Council Approval

Unlocking the Door to Affordable Housing: Navigating the Maze of Legislation with Council Approval Group In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in alternative housing options such as tiny homes, moveable dwellings, and cabins. With the promise of cost-effective living and simpler lifestyles, it’s no wonder these innovative housing solutions have captured…

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An overview of State Government information released 8 December 2023 The NSW Government is proposing changes to the planning rules to help speed up the delivery of a range of different housing types to suit people’s changing lifestyle needs. Our households are changing, but for a long time we haven’t been building the kind of…

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On the 18 December 2023, the NSW Planning Department released details on proposed changes to planning law called ‘NSW Diverse and Well Located Housing Reforms’. These proposals focus principally on dual occupancies, multi-unit housing (eg townhouses), manor houses and small to medium rise apartment buildings. This article will focus principally on the reforms as they…

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