Affordable Housing

A plan drawing for the St Paul's Anglican Church redevelopment in Bankstown.

Bankstown Church Approved for 185 Affordable Homes

May 4, 2026

A 20-storey mixed-use tower with 185 affordable apartments has been approved for St Paul’s Anglican Church, Bankstown.

A plan drawing of the proposed Campbelltown affordable housing project.

Landcom Approved for 130 Affordable Homes in Campbelltown

April 30, 2026

Landcom’s Campbelltown project will deliver 130 affordable dwellings, addressing local housing needs and leveraging a Housing SEPP bonus.

A page from the approved architectural plans for 211A-215 Harbour Drive.

Coffs Harbour Social Housing Project Wins Approval

April 24, 2026

A 60-apartment affordable housing project in Coffs Harbour has been approved as State Significant Development by the NSW Government.

Major Mixed-Use and Affordable Housing Project on Exhibition in Five Dock – project image

$106M Five Dock Project With 134 Homes on Exhibition

April 21, 2026

A 25-storey mixed-use project with 134 dwellings and 15% affordable housing is on exhibition for Five Dock, City of Canada Bay.

Image from the plan set for the proposed development at ssd 84322496 mixed use development at green square town centre sites 8 and 19.

Mirvac Lodges $900m Green Square Housing Scheme

March 8, 2026

Mirvac proposes 800 apartments and 514 student rooms in Zetland’s Green Square Town Centre, now on public exhibition for comment.

Proposed eight-storey mixed-use apartment building on Oxford Street in Paddington, with retail at street level and tree-lined streetscape.

8-Storey Apartment Project Lodged for Prominent Paddington Site

March 6, 2026

A proposed eight-storey mixed-use building in Paddington seeks planning flexibility in exchange for affordable housing, now on exhibition.

An architectural drawing of the proposed development.

IPC Approved $664m Timberyards Project in Marrickville

February 20, 2026

The $664m Timberyards precinct in Marrickville was approved with conditions, balancing housing supply, design, and community concerns.

Architectural rendering of an eight-storey apartment building in Rose Bay featuring sandstone façades, deep balconies, landscaped terraces and street trees.

Housing SEPP Bonus Unlocks 28.6m Project in Rose Bay

February 19, 2026

A proposed eight-storey, 70-unit affordable housing project in Rose Bay is now on public exhibition, testing new planning controls.

Architectural render of the proposed mixed-use tower at 691-699 Pacific Highway, Chatswood.

34-Storey Mixed-Use Tower Gets Green Light in Southern Chatswood

January 28, 2026

A 34-storey mixed-use tower in Chatswood has been approved, with key conditions imposed for flooding, public domain, and affordable housing.

Architectural drawing of the proposed development at 241-245 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford.

Carlingford High-Rise SSD Seeks Approval for 136 Apartments

January 23, 2026

A major Carlingford SSD proposes 136 apartments, retail, childcare and affordable housing, now on exhibition for public comment.

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Affordable Housing

Bankstown Church Approved for 185 Affordable Homes

Landcom Approved for 130 Affordable Homes in Campbelltown

Coffs Harbour Social Housing Project Wins Approval

$106M Five Dock Project With 134 Homes on Exhibition

Mirvac Lodges $900m Green Square Housing Scheme

8-Storey Apartment Project Lodged for Prominent Paddington Site

IPC Approved $664m Timberyards Project in Marrickville

Housing SEPP Bonus Unlocks 28.6m Project in Rose Bay

34-Storey Mixed-Use Tower Gets Green Light in Southern Chatswood

Carlingford High-Rise SSD Seeks Approval for 136 Apartments

Bankstown Church Approved for 185 Affordable Homes

Landcom Approved for 130 Affordable Homes in Campbelltown

Coffs Harbour Social Housing Project Wins Approval

$106M Five Dock Project With 134 Homes on Exhibition

Mirvac Lodges $900m Green Square Housing Scheme

8-Storey Apartment Project Lodged for Prominent Paddington Site

IPC Approved $664m Timberyards Project in Marrickville

Housing SEPP Bonus Unlocks 28.6m Project in Rose Bay

34-Storey Mixed-Use Tower Gets Green Light in Southern Chatswood

Carlingford High-Rise SSD Seeks Approval for 136 Apartments

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