Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Mostafa Rachwani

Developers ‘laughing’ about windfall under NSW government’s planning changes, mayor warns

Apartments in the Homebush area of Sydney, Australia
The NSW government will allow developers to build taller and denser buildings in a bid to boost the supply of affordable housing. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian

Sydney property developers are “laughing” about the windfall they will receive under proposed changes to the state’s planning rules, according to an eastern suburbs mayor, as debate continues on how to ease the housing crisis.

The Minns government announced on Thursday planning changes that will allow developers to build taller and denser buildings, and have them fast-tracked, in an attempt to increase the supply of affordable housing.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.