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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 Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the announcement of an audit into the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) but cautioned that the review should not delay or derail the urgent task of increasing Australia’s housing supply, HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin said today.
“The announcement that the NSW Government will fast-track a major rezoning of Gosford City Centre, unlocking 1,900 new homes across 283 hectares, provides an exciting opportunity for the Central Coast,” commented HIA Hunter Executive Director, Craig Jennion.
“The Victorian government’s new Planning Bill introduced today into Parliament by the Minister for Planning, Sonya Kilkenny is welcomed by HIA as it has the potential to reboot the government’s Housing Statement and target of building 800,000 homes in ten years,” stated HIA Executive Director, Keith Ryan.
Members are advised that changes to the Moreton Bay planning scheme introduced on the 30 October 2024 in relation to rear boundary setbacks are about to be enforced.
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