NSW Planning Updates

Map Image of Transport Oriented Development in NSW

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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Render of low rise houses on a street

An overview of State Government new planning rules information released 28 November 2023 We all know housing supply and affordability is one of the greatest issues facing our state.   The NSW Government have recently announced with significant changes to planning laws, designed to fast track low-rise and mid-rise housing. This may see a number…

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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…

Continue Reading Diverse & Well-Located Homes

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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