Urban Taskforce today welcomed the publication of the details surrounding the 37 “Tier 2” TOD planning rules. Urban Taskforce CEO, Tom Forrest, said that it served as a solid platform on which to deliver more well-located housing across Sydney, Newcastle, the Illawarra and Central Coast.
The TOD changes will provide a solid foundation for growing housing supply in NSW.
It was pleasing to see the Government listened to Urban Taskforce concerns around building heights.
The final changes to the Housing SEPP have included an increased maximum Height of Building (HOB) of 22 metres. The HOB for Shop-top housing within 400m of the nominated TOD precincts has also increased to 24m to recognise the greater height of the retail ground floor podium.
These Height of Building changes enable the affordable housing 30% bonus to be applied and deliver 8 stories in most situations.
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