Garden Suburb could soon be home to 160 new residences, including 69 affordable houses, under a state-led rezoning proposal.
The plan, which is currently on exhibition, will also preserve about 28 hectares or 70% of the site – 20 minutes southwest of the Newcastle CBD – as an Environmental Conservation Zone (ECZ), via Landcom.
Highlights include building heights of between one and three storeys to enable a variety of accommodation types; and a minimum lot size of 450 square metres for residential sectors, consistent with surrounding development.
“Lake Macquarie is growing… and we’re supporting that growth with more well-located, affordable homes,” Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.
“The Garden Suburb proposal is a great example of how we’re using accelerated rezoning pathways to deliver homes faster, while protecting bushland and creating vibrant communities.
“With Lake Macquarie expected to grow over the coming years, this project will help make sure people have access to housing that’s close to jobs, schools, shops and open spaces.”
The Garden Suburb rezoning aligns with the strategic vision outlined in the Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036 and the Hunter Region Plan 2041.
It’ll facilitate infill development near established services and infrastructure.
“The Hunter is one of the fastest growing regions in the state,” Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said.
“So, we’re making sure that growth’s matched with the homes people need.
“This proposal is about delivering more housing choice for local families, young people and essential workers, close to jobs, schools and the services they rely on every day.”
The NSW Government will assess the plan under the social and affordable housing rezoning pathway.
Meanwhile, the proposal – expected to be finalised by mid-2026 – is on public exhibition until Monday 20 April… and residents are encouraged to provide feedback.
For further information, visit NSW Planning.
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