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Background

In December 2023, the NSW Government announced two housing reforms that would impact Greater Sydney, the Hunter and Illawarra Regions.

The purpose of the reforms is to deliver new homes in well located areas over the five years from 1 July 2024. This is the NSW State Government contribution to the national housing crisis – being addressed through the National Housing Accord.

In NSW, the two housing reforms are:

This reform identified an area of 400m around 31 railway stations that would be subject to automatic rezoning to allow 6-storey apartment buildings. For the Inner West this includes – Croydon, Ashfield, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville.

The council has worked collaboratively with the State Government and in April 2024 we fought for and were granted a deferral from the TOD Housing Reforms until the end of the year.

Council is committed to delivering a Local Environmental Plan in this timeframe that accommodates growth and reflects our local needs and priorities.

Read more about the Transport Orientated Development Reform.

This reform proposes to alter permissibility around all railway, metro and light rail stations and selected town centres. It is proposed this reform will take effect sometime in mid 2024.

Inner West Council continues proactive conversations with the NSW Government on this reform.

Read more about the Diverse and Well-Located Housing Reform

Inner West housing targets

On 29 May the NSW State Government released five-year housing targets. For the Inner West the target is 7,800 new homes built by June 2029 and Inner West Council is getting on with a new LEP that can deliver these dwellings.

Importantly, the Council has set a goal of 1,000 new public housing dwellings to be included in the five-year target to ensure more homes for low- and middle-income families are available in the Inner West.

Read more about the NSW Government Housing Targets

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The Inner West Council approach

Inner West Council recognises the urgency of the housing crisis.

The Council has, and will continue to:

  • Engage constructively with the NSW Government on the housing reforms.
  • Encourage the Federal and State Governments to consider all levers possible to address the situation.
  • Advocate for increased delivery of affordable and social (community and public) housing
  • Advocate for renters' rights
  • Invest in the local infrastructure we need to support growth in our community.

Aligned to the above approach, Inner West Council has made two resolutions regarding the NSW Government Housing Reforms.

We are seeking your input into these principles.

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How can you get involved?

Council is seeking your views on the planning principles and your broader ideas about planning in the Inner West.

Your feedback will inform how and where we direct our strategic planning work program.

You can provide feedback by:

  • Completing the Survey below
  • Sharing your ideas on the map below
  • Write to us at Inner West Council, PO BOX 14, Petersham, NSW, 2049 (Attn: Jennifer Gavin)
  • Call a FREE National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 9392 5000
    • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
    • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
    • TTY call 133 677
    • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Complete the Survey

To support the preparation of a Local Environmental Plan that responds to the NSW Government Housing Reforms, we are seeking your feedback on the Council’s proposed principles.
Please complete the survey below.

Share your ideas on the interactive map