The direction of travel
The reforms aim to make dual occupancy and low-rise housing permissible more consistently across residential zones, and to smooth the approval pathway. The detail is delivered through changes to state policy and council controls, and it continues to evolve.
What to check for your site
Because the changes interact with each council's LEP and DCP, the only reliable answer for your block comes from checking the current controls and your Section 10.7 planning certificate. A rule that applies in one suburb may land differently next door.
Our take
More consistent permissibility is good news for well-designed dual occupancy, but design quality and site constraints still decide the outcome. We track the changes and apply them to your specific site.
Source: NSW Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.
Reviewed by Mounzer Mortada
Registered Architect (NSW 10697)
Registered Architect and Licensed Builder with 20+ years across 3000+ projects. Read more about NSW Terraces and Duplex.