NSW planning focus on infill long overdue: HIA

NSW planning focus on infill long overdue: HIA
Jennifer DukeDecember 7, 2020

The New South Wales government's recently released 'A Plan for Growing Sydney' and it has been welcomed by Housing Industry Association's (HIA) executive director NSW David Bare.

“HIA has been calling for housing supply targets that actually reflect true underlying and future demand. A Plan for Growing Sydney delivers on this aspect because the entire strategic plan is based on meeting the future needs of Sydney’s growing population,” he said.

The plan includes a goal to deliver more property supply through a number of initiatives, including accelerating supply with priority precincts, increasing urban renewal by placing homes near to jobs and transport hubs, increasing housing choice and delivering greenfield precincts.

“The focus on urban renewal and infill in a planned fashion is long overdue in housing delivery in Sydney” said Bare.

“Increasing the opportunities for housing type diversity and enabling subdivision of existing homes for higher density outcomes is also welcomed.”

To accelerate housing supply, the plan aims to work with councils and the development sector to introduce flexible planning controls.

It notes that for infill and urban renewal., large lots within the existing urban area and close to centres on the rail, light rail and rapid bus systems are most suitable.

It appears the 10 priority precincts will remain on the radar with North Ryde Station, Epping Town Centre, Wentworth Point, Carter Street Lidcombe, Herring Road Macquarie Park, Showground Station, Bella Vista Station, Kellyville Station, Banksia and Arncliffe all mentioned.

Jennifer Duke

Jennifer Duke was a property writer at Property Observer

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