A Smarter Way To Lodge: NSW’s Plan To Fix Development Assessment Delays.
What’s being proposed. The NSW Government has released a discussion paper called Improving Development Assessment, proposing changes to how development applications (DAs) are prepared, lodged and assessed across the state. It looks at how applicants understand what a council needs, how that information is presented, and how a DA moves from being submitted to being […]
Consistent Conditions of Consent: What NSW’s Proposed Reforms Mean For Your Project.
What’s being proposed. The NSW Government has released an Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) proposing to introduce standard and model conditions of consent across the state. In plain terms, the government wants the conditions tied to development consent more consistent from council to council. At the moment, conditions of consent vary widely between local government […]
Is Your Build In The Right Place? How Set Out Surveys Protect Your Development.
Accuracy at the start of a project can mean the difference between a smooth build and expensive rework. Whether you’re delivering a residential dwelling, a commercial project, or a subdivision, a precise set out survey ensures your structure is built exactly where and how it should be. What is a Set Out Survey? A set […]
NSW’s Post Consent Support Service: What Developers Need to Know
Securing development consent is a major milestone, but for many projects, the real challenge begins after approval. Delays in the post-consent phase are common and can stall progress for months, or in some cases, years. The NSW Government has recently established the Development Coordination Authority (DCA) who oversees its Post Consent Support Service specifically designed […]
New NSW Infrastructure Guidelines: What the Housing and Productivity Contribution Means for Your Next Project
The NSW Government has recently released two documents that will reshape how infrastructure is funded and delivered in our region: the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) Works-in-Kind (WIK) Guideline and the Infrastructure Opportunity Plans (IOP). For our developer and builder clients, these updates represent a significant shift in how you can manage your development obligations. […]
How The NSW Housing Pattern Book Can Fast-Track Your Next Mid-Rise Project
Speed, certainty, and significantly reduced design costs. The rules of engagement for mid-rise developments in NSW have just changed. In late November 2025, the NSW Government officially launched the next phase of the NSW Housing Pattern Book, introducing 9 new architect-designed mid-rise apartment patterns. This follows the low-rise patterns released early in the year. If […]
South Nowra Regionally Significant Employment Precinct Profile
In November 2025, the NSW Government released its Regionally Significant Employment Precinct Profile. The purpose of this document is to provide a regionally significant employment precinct profile for the South Nowra employment lands in line with Objective 4 and Action 3 of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041. The Purpose of the South Nowra Regionally […]
NSW Government Announces Major Plans for Nowra Riverfront and CBD Growth
The NSW Government has released a significant suite of planning initiatives aimed at revitalising Nowra’s City Centre, activating the Shoalhaven Riverfront, and unlocking more than 900 new homes across two key areas. The announcement marks an important milestone for the region, supporting new jobs, facilitating economic growth, and shaping the future of Nowra as a […]
Unlocking Rural Housing
On 3 November 2025, the Select Committee on Rural Housing and Second Dwellings Reform in the New South Wales Legislative Council began public hearings to examine how rural-zoned land in NSW might accommodate more housing — specifically, second dwellings. This inquiry touches on multiple pressures: housing affordability, regional population retention, multigenerational living, workforce housing for […]
Shellharbour Rezoning: 5,700 New Homes For Shellharbour
The NSW Government is fast-tracking two major rezonings in Shellharbour, unlocking approximately 5,700 new homes, creating jobs, and transforming the region. With the Illawarra-Shoalhaven set to be NSW’s fastest-growing region, these rezonings will bring housing, jobs, and infrastructure closer to hospitals, schools, and transport. The proposal includes: Shellharbour City Centre – 5,000 Homes Redevelopment […]