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Street-level view of a 16-storey residential apartment building in St Leonards South, with modern architecture and a landscaped frontage, surrounded by mature trees and a quiet suburban street.

Housing SEPP Powers 24-Dwelling Uplift in St Leonards Precinct

March 23, 2025

A St Leonards South development will expand from 96 to 120 apartments, with 21 allocated to affordable housing under NSW’s Housing SEPP.

A modern red-brick residential building with curved balconies, set between two older brick apartment buildings on a quiet tree-lined street in Elizabeth Bay.

Court Approves Dual-Tower Redevelopment in Elizabeth Bay

March 22, 2025

The Land and Environment Court has approved Fortis' dual-tower redevelopment in Elizabeth Bay after a successful appeal.

A narrow laneway in Potts Point, Sydney, featuring a mix of heritage and modern architecture. A restored classical-style building with a white façade, decorative windows, and a small balcony stands in the centre, framed by red brick and beige stucco buildings. A contemporary glass and concrete addition rises above the structure in the background. Pedestrians walk along the laneway, and a couple in casual summer clothing strolls past a row of palm trees casting long shadows.

Controversial Potts Point Apartments to Replace Low-Cost Housing

March 21, 2025

The Land and Environment Court approved a controversial Potts Point project replacing 20 low-rent flats with five apartments.

A 48-storey mixed-use tower with a vertical green façade rises above Rhodes train station in Sydney’s Eastern Harbour City. The skyscraper features sleek glass and metallic cladding, with greenery integrated into the central vertical strip and rooftop. Trees and pedestrians line the foreground, while the station and urban infrastructure sit below.

Billbergia Wins Approval for $268m Rhodes Residential Tower

March 21, 2025

A 48-storey tower will rise in the heart of Rhodes after receiving planning approval for a $268 million mixed-use development.

A digital rendering of Central Park in Bradfield City Centre, showing a green public space with trees, walking paths, and a shaded seating area. People of all ages are gathered in the park, engaging in social activities and leisure. A wooden structure with a reflective canopy adds a contemporary design element, blending urban development with nature. The park features native plants, open lawns, and interconnected pathways, creating a welcoming environment.

Bradfield Central Park Gains Approval as City Centre Takes Shape

March 20, 2025

The NSW DPHI has approved the 2.1 hectare Central Park in Bradfield City Centre, a major public space in Sydney’s newest city.

A rendered image of the approved Pyrmont Over Station Development, a modern high-rise tower with a curved glass facade and a brick podium. The tower is set against a heritage streetscape, including the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel, at dusk with pedestrians and cars activating the area.

Green Light for $171M Pyrmont Metro Tower as Sydney Grows

March 16, 2025

The $171M Pyrmont Metro Tower has been approved, bringing new homes, offices, and retail to one of Sydney’s most connected precincts.

A photomontage of a proposed boutique apartment development at 7 Annandale Street, Darling Point. The modern, low-rise building features a sandstone-like façade, large balconies with greenery, and a landscaped setback. The development contrasts with the taller brick and white high-rise apartment building in the background. A tree-lined residential street with parked cars leads up to the property.

Developer Wins Appeal for Boutique Darling Point Apartments

March 12, 2025

A boutique apartment project in Darling Point will go ahead after the NSW Land and Environment Court overturned Woollahra Council’s refusal.

A rendered image of a proposed shop-top housing development at 1112–1116 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach. The design features a modern, terraced structure with curved concrete elements, extensive greenery, and open balconies. The ground floor includes retail spaces with large glass windows. The building is integrated into a lush hillside setting, surrounded by trees and coastal vegetation. Pedestrians walk along the footpath, while cars, including a black convertible, are parked along the road.

Court Approves Controversial Palm Beach Shop-Top Development

March 10, 2025

The NSW Land and Environment Court approved a shop-top housing project in Palm Beach, overturning Northern Beaches Council’s refusal.

Aerial view of a proposed high-density residential development at Showground Station Precinct East in Castle Hill. The image showcases five modern apartment buildings ranging from mid-rise to high-rise, featuring rooftop gardens, landscaped communal spaces, and a central public park. Surrounding infrastructure includes major roads, pedestrian pathways, and a nearby construction site. In the background, a green open space with a sports field and low-density housing is visible.

Deicorp Secures Approval for 873 Apartments in Castle Hill

March 9, 2025

Deicorps' Showground Station Precinct East development in Castle Hill, featuring 873 homes, has been approved by DPHI.

Aerial view of a proposed mixed-use development at Warrawong Plaza in Wollongong, featuring modern high-rise residential and commercial buildings with green rooftops. The development is set against the coastal landscape, with Lake Illawarra and the ocean visible in the background.

NSW Approves Warrawong Redevelopment with 1,300 Homes

February 28, 2025

The NSW Government has approved new planning controls for the Warrawong Plaza redevelopment at 43-65 Cowper Street, Warrawong.

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Application Determined

Housing SEPP Powers 24-Dwelling Uplift in St Leonards Precinct

Court Approves Dual-Tower Redevelopment in Elizabeth Bay

Controversial Potts Point Apartments to Replace Low-Cost Housing

Billbergia Wins Approval for $268m Rhodes Residential Tower

Bradfield Central Park Gains Approval as City Centre Takes Shape

Green Light for $171M Pyrmont Metro Tower as Sydney Grows

Developer Wins Appeal for Boutique Darling Point Apartments

Court Approves Controversial Palm Beach Shop-Top Development

Deicorp Secures Approval for 873 Apartments in Castle Hill

NSW Approves Warrawong Redevelopment with 1,300 Homes

Housing SEPP Powers 24-Dwelling Uplift in St Leonards Precinct

Court Approves Dual-Tower Redevelopment in Elizabeth Bay

Controversial Potts Point Apartments to Replace Low-Cost Housing

Billbergia Wins Approval for $268m Rhodes Residential Tower

Bradfield Central Park Gains Approval as City Centre Takes Shape

Green Light for $171M Pyrmont Metro Tower as Sydney Grows

Developer Wins Appeal for Boutique Darling Point Apartments

Court Approves Controversial Palm Beach Shop-Top Development

Deicorp Secures Approval for 873 Apartments in Castle Hill

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