The Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) has approved 20 new projects as State Significant Developments (SSD). This fourth round brings the total number of SSD housing proposals to 64, with the potential to deliver more than 27,800 homes across New South Wales.
In March 2025, the HDA reviewed 38 applications. It recommended 20 of these for SSD declaration. The Minister for Planning later confirmed these declarations through State Significant Development Declaration Order (No 4) 2025. Together, these projects will deliver over 5,600 new homes, including a share of affordable housing, in both metropolitan and regional areas.
Delivering Housing Across Sydney and Regional NSW
The newly approved SSD projects cover a mix of housing types. These include high-density residential, build-to-rent schemes, and mixed-use developments. Because they are declared SSD, these proposals will be assessed by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, rather than local councils. This approach speeds up the planning process.
Key projects in this round include:
Five Dock: Toga Development & Construction will deliver 1,118 dwellings, including build-to-rent apartments and 7.5% affordable housing.
Marsden Park: Two proposals from Kanebridge Investments will add over 1,300 apartments with commercial space.
Chatswood: A 54-storey residential tower will provide 500 apartments, including 100 affordable units.
Potts Point: Above Kings Cross Station, 200 new apartments will be built, alongside station upgrades.
Bankstown: City West Housing will deliver 126 affordable-only apartments.
Coffs Harbour: A mixed-use site will include 108 apartments, with 20 allocated to affordable housing.
Warwick Farm, North Ryde, Leichhardt, and Cooks Hill: Several developments will add between 100 and 150 dwellings. Many include affordable housing and retail space.
These projects support the Government’s goal to increase housing in areas with strong access to services and infrastructure.
Building on Earlier Approvals
This is the fourth round of SSD declarations. The HDA approved:
12 projects in the first round
18 in the second
15 in the third
With this latest round, the total reaches 64 SSD housing proposals, enabling the delivery of over 27,800 homes across the state.
Each round helps NSW move closer to its housing supply targets.
Unsuccessful Proposals and Key Issues
Not all applications progressed. Out of 38 submissions, 18 were not approved for SSD status.
These proposals faced several issues, including:
- Delays in expected delivery timeframes
- Inconsistencies with existing planning controls
- Limited access to infrastructure and services
- Lack of affordable housing commitments
- Smaller scale or limited strategic importance
For example, proposals in Macquarie Links, Calderwood, and Bangalow offered high dwelling numbers. However, they did not meet key planning or infrastructure criteria.
These projects may still proceed through local council planning processes or alternative state-led pathways.
Fast-Tracking Housing Growth in NSW
The HDA focuses on projects that can start quickly. Developers now have nine months to submit their development applications. Once approved, they are expected to begin construction within 12 months.
This process is part of the Minns Government’s wider housing reform program. Key initiatives include:
- The NSW Pattern Book, offering pre-approved designs
- The largest rezoning in NSW history, targeting centres and transport hubs
- $200 million in incentives for high-performing councils
- $450 million to deliver housing for essential workers, including nurses, teachers, and police
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
“Together the 20 new state significant housing developments are expected to deliver more than 5,600 homes, including affordable housing.
Proponents now have nine months to get their detailed plans ready for assessment, and if planning approval is granted, we expect construction to start within 12 months.”
What Happens Next?
With SSD status now confirmed, developers will prepare planning applications for assessment by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Those not declared SSD may continue through council approval processes or other available pathways.
This latest round of approvals highlights the Government’s ongoing commitment to housing delivery. With 64 SSD projects now confirmed, the HDA remains central to fast-tracking new housing across NSW.
For details on earlier rounds, read:
Housing Delivery Authority Backs 12 Major Developments in NSW
NSW Fast-Tracks 18 More Housing Projects in Round Two
Third Wave of State Significant Developments Brings Total to 44
