Housing diversity and delivery a top priority
The Growth Centres Housing Diversity State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) has been amended to pave the way for new types of housing in the Growth Centres.
Unlocking choice positively impacts affordability. And, the changes will facilitate the delivery of an additional 2,0 home sites in North West and South West Sydney.
The Property Council has long advocated for the introduction of contemporary levers to permit new housing design that meets underlying market demand and community needs.
The SEPP now reflects the Growth Centres Housing Diversity Package released for public consultation late 2013.
Changes to planning controls means smaller lot development and medium density housing design will be made available and more affordable house and land packages can be facilitated.
Amendments introduce:
- Consistent requirements across the Growth Centres for home building covering:
- standardised minimum lot sizes linked to minimum density controls
- streamlined DA pathways to improve feasibility and reduction in construction costs
- standards for subdivision and house design
- improved access to the Housing Code for 10 day approvals of new homes on smaller lots
- Increased housing typology in low density areas including townhouse and villa-style housing on a variety of lot sizes close to transport or town centres
- Detached dwellings on small lots in medium density areas which enables a wider range of more affordable housing options
- Studio dwellings strata subdivided from the main house so they can be bought independently
In addition to new housing design, a major urban renewal program has been released in the North West Growth Centre.
Bella Vista, Kellyville and the Showground railway stations have been nominated by the Hills Shire Council as Urban Activation Precincts. The State Government will dedicate $15 million in funding for local infrastructure for each centre’s development.
The plans propose to bring jobs, homes and transport together across the North West Rail Link corridor. And, with new medium density housing design now available, up to 19,000 jobs and 12,000 homes could be delivered.
For more information on the Growth Centres, click here. To find out about planning for major urban renewal, click here.