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 […]

How NSW’s Planning Reforms are Changing R2 Zones

What is R2 Zoning? R2 Low-Density Residential zoning has historically served as the most prevalent residential classification within New South Wales (NSW), primarily defining the character of suburban areas. The fundamental objective of this zone has been to accommodate the community’s housing requirements within an environment characterised by lower density that is sought after for […]

Development Opportunities in Shellharbour and Nowra City Centres

The Illawarra Shoalhaven region has some pretty significant change underway, and at Allen Price, we recognise that this presents exciting opportunities for the development industry. The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 outlines strategies (2.1: Activity Nowra City Centre and 2.2: Enhance the diversity and strength of Shellharbour City Centre) to enhance the region’s key city […]

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 […]

Housing Productivity Contribution Payment: 25% Discount Expires June 30, 2025

If you have received development consent that includes a Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) payment condition and your client hasn’t yet made the payment, it may be worthwhile making clients aware that the 25% discount is set to expire at the end of this financial year (30 June 2025). You may want to review any […]

Navigating the Bushfire Prone Land in the Wollongong LGA

Wollongong’s bushfire prone land maps, critical for development planning, were updated on August 19, 2024, with revisions to the Wollongong Development Control Plan (DCP) 2009 Chapter E16: Bush Fire Management.  This article delves into these recent updates to Wollongong’s bushfire prone land maps, and outlines the implications for property developers within the Wollongong Local Government […]

Warrawong Plaza Rezoning: Mixed-use Development

Warrawong is on the cusp of a major transformation with the NSW Government’s approval of the Warrawong Plaza rezoning. This decision paves the way for a massive redevelopment project that will see the existing shopping centre site transformed into a mixed-use development with approximately 1,300 new homes, including a 15% allocation for affordable housing. The […]

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 […]