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Last week, over 200 members joined us for the HIA Minister’s Luncheon to mark the release of the NSW Housing Pattern Book for Low Rise Housing, a development that could quietly but significantly transform how homes are delivered across the state.
The Hon. Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, joined by NSW Government Architect Abbie Galvin and NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard, introduced this new approach to planning and approvals, which was met with strong support from the industry in the room.
What sets this Pattern Book apart? It is not just about design. It is the planning controls, appropriate lot sizes, sensible parking requirements, subdivision capability and a wider range of low-rise housing types. All of this is supported by a streamlined complying development approval pathway.
This is a bold and welcome step forward that builds on the government’s broader planning reform agenda, including the Housing Delivery Authority, Transport Oriented Developments, Low- and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and the pre-sales finance guarantee. Of course, more work is needed. Streamlining stormwater and driveway approvals is one example, but this is progress.
We'll continue to work closely with the government to build on this foundation and explore further opportunities to reduce red tape, helping the industry get keys in doors sooner. View HIA's full media release.
I’d love to hear from you on what would help speed up delivery times
Brad Armitage
Executive Director
New South Wales
“The ongoing influx of overseas migrants has pushed Australia’s population beyond 27.5 million in the first quarter of the year,” stated HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
“The Housing Industry Association welcomes the Premier’s announcement today of the NSW Planning System Reforms Bill 2025,” said Brad Armitage, Executive Director NSW.
“The Victorian government’s Housing Statement is almost two years old and while a number of significant planning reforms have been introduced the housing target of 800,000 will not be met as homes need to be built and not just planned,” stated HIA Executive Director Victoria, Keith Ryan.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has tabled its submission calling on the Federal Government to act swiftly on the Productivity Commission’s Five Pillars reforms to lift productivity and unlock new housing supply.
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