A significant mixed-use development is proposed for 142-150 Narrow Neck Road, Katoomba, currently on public exhibition. The project features nine buildings comprising 218 dwellings—including 15% affordable housing—alongside 52 serviced apartments, a restaurant, and an art gallery. This State Significant Development is notable for its scale and the inclusion of affordable housing in the Blue Mountains region.
Project Snapshot
- Status: On exhibition (2026-04-17 to 2026-04-30)
- Address: 142-150 Narrow Neck Road, Katoomba
- LGA: Blue Mountains
- Site Area: 16,840 sqm (1.68 ha)
- Existing Zoning: R3 Medium Density Residential
- Proposed FSR: 1.17
- Proposed HOB: 15.6m
- Number of dwellings: 218
- Affordable Housing: 33 dwellings | 15%
The proposal is being assessed as a State Significant Development and involves a concurrent rezoning process. The project aims to deliver a mix of residential, serviced apartment, and cultural uses, with a focus on increasing affordable housing supply in the area. The proposed floor space ratio uplift to 1.17 and a maximum building height of 15.6 metres reflect the scale of the development. Key site considerations include biodiversity, social impact, and geotechnical factors.
Project Team
- Developer: VDM Prime Pty Ltd
- Planning: GSA Planning
- Architect: Antoniades Architects
- Landscape architect: Xeriscape
- Aboriginal heritage consultant: Artefact
- ESD consultant: SLR Consulting Australia
- Civil engineer: Deboke Engineering Consultants
- Social impact consultant: Meliora Projects
- Biodiversity consultant: Fides
For more information, search the application number (SSD-86456706) on the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s website.
