LMR & affordable Housing in Drummoyne
With the up to 30% infill affordable building bonus “Medium Rise” can become up to 7 or possibly 8 storeys which then becomes “High Rise”
Drummoyne has been designated a “Town Centre” under the NSW LMR reforms.
Base allowances
LMR allows for significantly higher buildings to be built right across the suburb and overrides many local planning controls.
Within the inner zone of 400m from the Town Centre up to 6 storeys are allowed – to view the SEPP legislation click here and scroll down to section 175
Within the outer zone 400m–800m the Town Centre up to 4 floors are allowed. – to view the SEPP legislation click here and scroll down to section 176
The red-white broken lines overlaid on the NSW Government’s indicative map were drawn by the map’s own measurement tool. They show some examples of how far 400m walking distance may extend from the grey-shaded Drummoyne town centre. To see the source of this map click here
Affordable Housing Bonus
Developers can receive and extra 30% in height and Floor Space Ratio (FSR) if they include 15% so-called “Affordable Housing” in their proposal – to view the SEPP legislation regarding affordable housing click here
The affordable housing component is only for rental purposes. It is managed by a registered Community Housing Provider and only lasts for 15 years. After that period, the units can be rented at full market value or sold, meaning the benefit is temporary and not a permanent community asset.
The 15% affordable housing component is unlikely to assist essential workers, as rents remain high (even after a 20% discount to “market rent”) and many do not even qualify under the Ministerial Guideline.
To see the Ministerial guidelines click here and then select the the most recent eligibility criteria
What about additional Infrastructure?
These density increases are not tied to new infrastructure, despite Drummoyne’s existing pressure on roads, transport, sewerage, day care, schools, social services, open space and community facilities.
LMR Housing Policy Frequently Asked Questions
To visit the NSW Department of Planning’s FAQ, click here
To visit the NSW Government’s comparison of median rental range for an area click here
Disclaimer
This summary is provided for general community information only. Residents should confirm details with official NSW Government and Canada Bay Council planning sources.