Sites for Hundreds of Homes Teased After Land Audit An extensive land audit has revealed the potential for hundreds of new homes to be built in the coming years. The audit, conducted by the local planning authority, identified several large parcels of undeveloped land that could accommodate housing development. The identified sites are spread across the district, with a mix of locations in both urban and rural areas. Some of the most significant sites include: * A 50-acre site on the outskirts of the town center, suitable for up to 200 homes. * A 75-acre site in a rural village, with the capacity for around 150 homes. * A 100-acre site adjacent to an existing housing estate, with the potential for over 300 homes. The planning authority is now inviting developers to express their interest in acquiring the sites. Once developers have been selected, they will be required to submit detailed plans for the proposed developments. The council’s housing portfolio holder, Cllr. John Smith, said: “This is great news for our district. We are in desperate need of more affordable housing, and these new sites will help us to meet that demand.” The land audit is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to boosting the supply of housing in the district. In recent years, the council has granted planning permission for thousands of new homes, and has invested heavily in affordable housing schemes. The proposed developments on the identified sites are expected to have a significant impact on the local economy. They will create jobs in the construction and housing industries, and will attract new residents to the district. The council is urging local residents to have their say on the proposed developments. A series of public consultation events will be held in the coming months, where residents can learn more about the plans and share their views.NSW Government Unveils Sites for 500 New HomesNSW Government Unveils Sites for 500 New Homes As part of an ambitious national housing target, the NSW government has identified 44 potential housing sites. The first four, unveiled recently, include: * Eveleigh Railway Workshops (Sydney): A sprawling site near Redfern Station earmarked for up to 500 dwellings, half of which will be social and affordable housing. * Kellyville (Northwest Sydney): A site adjacent to the Metro line with the potential for 83 new homes. * Menangle Road, Camden (Southwest Sydney): A strip of land that could accommodate 10 dwellings. * Parramatta Road, Camperdown (Inner West): A tunneling site used for WestConnex that has been slated for over 100 homes. Government Aims to Address Housing Crisis The NSW government has allocated $5.1 billion to deliver 30,000 new homes, including 6200 social homes and 2200 knock-down-rebuilds. An additional $1 billion will be invested in maintenance for 33,500 properties. Half of the new homes will be allocated to victims of domestic and family violence. National Collaboration and Policy Reforms The site announcements coincide with the launch of a national five-year target to build 1.2 million new homes across Australia. The NSW government has committed to delivering 3,100 affordable rental homes for low- and moderate-income households. Additionally, the government is implementing reforms to allow more dual occupancy and semi-detached dwellings in designated areas. However, the government’s policy to allow high-rise development near train stations has faced legal challenges. Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking to block the policy, citing concerns about increased density and potential impacts on local character. Support Resources If you are experiencing domestic or family violence, here are some support resources: * 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) * Lifeline 13 11 14A local authority has identified sites for hundreds of potential new homes after an audit of its land holdings. The council carried out the audit in a bid to find brownfield sites that could be used for housing development. It found 25 sites across the borough that could be suitable for development, with the potential for more than 1,000 new homes. The council said the sites were a mix of former industrial land, vacant land, and underused land. It is now working with developers to bring forward plans for the sites. The council leader said: “This is a major step forward in our plans to build more homes for our residents. We are committed to finding innovative ways to increase the supply of housing in the borough.” The council is also working with housing associations to provide affordable homes on the sites. The council’s cabinet member for housing said: “We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to live in a good-quality home. We are working with housing associations to provide a range of affordable homes on these sites.” The council is hoping to start work on the first new homes in the next two years.