As part of the Minns Labor Government's comprehensive plan to deliver more homes, Landcom has put forward a planning proposal which could deliver an additional 375 new homes at a major site in Campbelltown.
The plan will be on public exhibition for community feedback from Tuesday, 11 March.
The proposal builds upon an existing approval, aiming to bring the proposed total to just over 1,600 homes, with 10 per cent set aside for affordable rental housing.
Located adjacent to Macarthur train station and only 200 metres from the Macarthur Square regional shopping centre, the plan will deliver nearly two hectares of active open space, while also taking advantage of close to 10 hectares of open space at the Bow Bowing Creek Reserve.
The active open space includes a station arrival park, central park and fitness park.
This is the third proposal advancing under the new Social and Affordable Housing Program Pathway, which assists government agencies, such as Landcom and Homes NSW, to fast-track the delivery of social and affordable housing.
The 18-hectare Macarthur Gardens North site, owned by Landcom, is already approved to build 1,250 homes.
Community feedback is being sought on an updated proposal seeks community feedback to increase building heights from nine storeys to a range of heights between nine and 24 storeys to accommodate the extra homes.
Landcom will work closely with Campbelltown City Council and the local community as the proposal progresses.
An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) outlining the rezoning proposal and detailing proposed amendments to the Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2015 is on exhibition until Monday, 7 April.
Once the exhibition closes, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure will assess feedback and consider any changes that need to be made to the final proposal.
Along with the planning proposal, which is expected to be decided later this year, Landcom will be required to submit a revised concept development application.
For more information please visit Macarthur Gardens North | Planning Portal - Department of Planning and Environment
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"It's increasingly difficult for key workers such as healthcare providers, teachers, childcare workers, aged carers, and cleaners to afford to live close to their jobs.
"NSW needs more affordable housing, and this new planning pathway will enable us to deliver these types of homes faster.
"The Macarthur Gardens North site is an ideal place to provide more affordable homes as it's only a few minutes' walk to the local station, close to the jobs, shops, and open space.
"Community feedback will help shape this proposal and I encourage everyone to have their say."
Member for Campbelltown, Greg Warren said:
"The prospect of more homes in Campbelltown, near existing infrastructure is always welcome news.
"The Macarthur Gardens North development is no exception as it will help to deliver long term, secure rental housing for our region. I am proud to be part of the Minns Labor Government that is taking action to address the housing crisis in NSW."
Mayor of Campbelltown City Council, Darcy Lound said:
"We welcome much-needed housing for our community here in Campbelltown, especially when located close to well established rail and other public transport connections.
"The voice of the community is crucial in shaping developments like this, so I urge everyone to have their say."
