Over 5,000 Homes Expected For North Wollongong
Wollongong City Council recently (5th May) developed their own planning proposals that aim to deliver even more housing than the minimum requirements set out by the TOD controls. This proactive approach also includes provisions for dedicated affordable housing located close to public transport and employment centres. The NSW Government will now work with Wollongong City […]
Illawarra-Shoalhaven Development: Opportunities and Challenges from the UDIA Building Blocks Update
The Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions are facing a significant growth period, driven by the critical need for more housing. For developers operating in this dynamic market – understanding the landscape is paramount. The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW has released its “Illawarra-Shoalhaven Building Blocks 2025 Update” a key document that analyses the challenges […]
Nowra Riverfront Revitalisation: Up To 650 New Homes For the Shoalhaven Region
The Shoalhaven region is poised for significant residential growth, with the Minns Labor Government, in partnership with Shoalhaven City Council, announcing plans to fast-track the delivery of up to 650 new homes in Nowra. This ambitious initiative centers on the revitalisation of the Nowra riverfront precinct, marking a major step in addressing the region’s housing […]
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy: Decoding the New Rules for Illawarra-Shoalhaven Developers
The NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy has officially arrived, bringing with it a wave of new development potential in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region. While the policy promises exciting opportunities for increased housing diversity and density, the new regulations are undeniably complex. At Allen Price, we’re here to help you decipher the changes and capitalise […]
Shoalhaven Future Development: Getting Local Character Right
Getting Local Character Guidance Right for Future Development Over the 2024-25 Summer holiday period, Allen Price attracted national headlines (‘No longer fishing villages’: Fight to save charm of South Coast holiday towns’ 25-12-2024 – Sydney Morning Herald) in response to a submission it made to Shoalhaven Council in July 2024 for the exhibition of a […]
New Population Projections Expect More Growth for Illawarra Shoalhaven Region
Last week, the Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure (DPHI) released its latest NSW Population Projections. The NSW population is projected to reach 10.07 million people by 2041. The average annual population growth rate is 1.1% per year. In contrast, the 3 largest LGAs in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region (Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Shoalhaven) are projected to […]
Kiama Council Housing and Growth Strategy
We’re excited to share that our advocacy and ideas are helping shape the growth and development of our local community! At the recent Kiama Council meeting, the council decided to review their housing and growth strategy and will report back in February 2025. Of particular interest, a key recommendation presented for the review was for […]