NSW Government housing reforms
Posted on Tuesday 23 January 2024
The NSW Government has proposed changes to the planning system intended to increase the capacity for low- and mid-rise housing in well-located areas near existing services and infrastructure.
These include setting non-refusal standards that will override councils' own planning controls unless the equivalent local environmental plan or development control plan standard is more permissive.
The proposed changes are on exhibition until 23 February. Submissions should be made directly to the NSW Government through the NSW Planning Portal. Information and links are also available via yourvoicemosman.com.au.
Council staff are reviewing the proposed changes to report to Council’s February meeting.