The NSW Government has invited residents and Council to provide feedback on housing policy changes that will substantially change Ku-ring-gai’s population, amenity and character.
The state-wide changes will allow dual occupancies in low density residential zones on block sizes of 450sqm. This also means that a 900sqm block can have four homes.
Terraces, townhouses, manor houses (two storey apartment blocks) and 6 to 7 storey mid-rise apartment blocks will be permitted within walking distance of railway stations and possibly other local centres.
While supporting a greater population, these changes will see an increase in traffic and a reduction in urban tree canopy in the coming years.
Feedback on these changes is sought by 23 February.
The NSW Government has also announced plans for ‘Transport Oriented Development’ (TOD) around key transport hubs. Coming into effect in April, it will introduce blanket 6 to 7 storey unit developments within 400m of the Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon railway stations. If the developer provides affordable housing, the allowed heights may increase to 8 or 9 storeys.
Our understanding is that the TOD policy will also apply to existing Heritage Conservation Areas.
The NSW Government will not be consulting residents about the TOD policy, but Ku-ring-gai Council will prepare a submission to the government on our community’s behalf.
We are inviting residents to complete an online survey about the changes to housing policy. Please provide your feedback here.
You are also encouraged to additionally provide feedback to the State Government’s planning department here.
With this limited window for residents and councils to provide feedback to the State Government, I urge residents to consider the implications and provide your feedback.
More details about the proposed housing policy changes are available in the email below as well as on Council’s website.
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