The Most Game-Changing Planning Reforms in 60+ Years

NSW has introduced sweeping low- and mid-rise housing reforms designed to deliver up to 112,000 new homes over five years by streamlining planning controls across Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle/Hunter, and Illawarra-Shoalhaven regions

Key changes include:

  • Permitting dual occupancies in all R2 zones across NSW (from 1  July 2024) unlocking immediate duplex potential

  • Stage 2 reforms (from 28 February 2025) enable terraces, townhouses, manor houses, low-rise apartments (up to 6 storeys), and shop-top housing within 800 m of 171 town centres and transit hubs

  • Non-discretionary planning standards for height, floor-space ratio, lot size, and parking override restrictive local council rules and a clear path for approvals

What This Means for Investors & Micro Developers?

  1. Instant Site Value Creation: Zoning uplift acts like instant equity, examples include homeowners doubling value (e.g. a house selling for $8M now commanding $16M)

  2. Immediate Development Pathway: “Missing middle” housing types—like granny flats, duplexes, and small apartment buildings—are now legal in suburban areas, enabling fast-track development

  3. Better Planning Certainty: State-level overrides reduce approval risks, limit council delays, and shorten consent timeframes—a major advantage for off-market deals

Why It Matters to You?

  • High-Yield, Low-Risk Opportunities: Granny flat and dual occupancy blocks in rezoned suburbs provide strong cash flow now, with development potential later.

  • Path to Manufactured Growth: Tap into off-market value before broader market catches on—then convert sites into high-value developments.

  • Strategic Timing Advantage: These reforms are recent (July 2024 & February 2025), so early movers can secure below-market sites with hidden upside.

  • Scaleable Strategy: Whether you're buying your first investment or your fifth micro development, these reforms unlock a repeatable, profitable playbook.

How We Help You Win in NSW

As your local property investment partner, we:

  • Map council zones, train lines, and town centres to find eligible dual and multi-dwelling sites.

  • Use non-discretionary standards to model feasibility before purchase.

  • Access off-market sites with instant equity potential.

  • Provide data-backed acquisition and development strategies aligned to your goals.

Book a strategy session below to discover what NSW’s planning changes unlock for your next investment.

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