NSW to allow taller, denser property developments while curtailing power of councils

Projects worth at least $75m and have 15% of units set aside as affordable housing could be fast-tracked under changes

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The New South Wales government will allow developers to build taller and denser buildings – and have approvals fast-tracked – under sweeping changes to planning rules that will also curtail the power of councils to decide on major housing projects.

The proposed will see housing developments, valued over $75m and of which at least 15% is to be used for affordable housing, given access to a “state significant development” pathway that would fast-track approvals.

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