May 2024 update
The NSW Government has announced the commencement of new planning controls under the Transport Oriented Development Program.
- Permissibility – Allowing residential flat buildings in residential zones and local centre zones, along with shop top housing in local and commercial zones.
- Floor space ratio (FSR) – A maximum FSR of 2.5:1 has been set. This allows for buildings of up to 6 storeys while providing for landscaping, setback, privacy and open space standards to be met.
- Building Height – A 22m height for residential flat buildings to maintain design standards and a maximum building of 24m for buildings containing shop top housing, to accommodate commercial ceiling height.
- Lot size and width – Introduction of a minimum lot width of 21m and no minimum lot size.
- Street frontages – The inclusion of a clause which applies to local and commercial centres to consider active street frontages of buildings at the ground floor.
- Affordable Housing – At least 2% mandatory affordable housing contribution, delivered onsite and in perpetuity for developments with a minimum Gross Floor Area of 2000sqm, managed by a Community Housing Provider. The rate will increase over time and will reflect market conditions.
- Apartment Design Guide (ADG) – The ADG will continue to be the principal guiding document for apartment development, including TOD developments.
April 2024 Update - 12 April 2024
Further to Council’s resolution on this matter, the NSW Government has provided an update on the Transport Oriented Development Program. Following consideration of Council’s submission, the Minister has advised that the new planning controls for higher density development within 400m of identified train stations will commence for Lidcombe in April 2024 and further discussions to be undertaken with the Department of Planning and Council for Berala prior to the planned implementation in October 2024.
Further details will be provided to the community as this becomes available.
April 2024 Update
NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development Program at Berala and Lidcombe, was considered at Council meeting on 6 March 2024. Meeting minutes are available to view in the document library.
The Program seeks to increase housing at Berala and Lidcombe by allowing development up to 6 storeys to be located within 400m of these train stations in areas currently zoned for low and medium density development.
By building more housing near the metro and rail stations, we can enable more people to live close to transport, jobs, services, night life and amenities.
The Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Program will create sustainable and connected cities now and for future generations.
For more information, please visit NSW Government's Transport Oriented Development Program.
