Jarrod Reedie
The NSW Government has reformed its former housing policy, removing roadblocks within the planning system that will make it easier to deliver much needed social and affordable housing to the state.
The changes to the Housing Safe Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) will allow the government to increase the number of new homes for vulnerable people in New South Wales communities, with a target of 23,000 new and replacement homes to be erected by 2026.
Minister for planning and public spaces Rob Stokes says that the changes are logical, and will fast-track development in areas that require increased housing.
“The economic impacts of the pandemic highlighted how many people live under housing stress and these changes will remove roadblocks so we can supply much needed affordable and social housing.