The next stage of housing reform is officially underway. Phase 2 of the Low and Mid Rise Housing Reform commenced on 28 February 2025, introducing significant changes that will affect residential development across the region. In this article, we outline the key updates, their implications, and how to navigate the evolving planning landscape.
What is Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy Reforms?
The first stage of the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy (Policy), which took effect on 1 July 2024, introduced key amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (Housing SEPP). These initial changes permitted dual occupancies and semi-detached dwellings within the R2 Low Density Residential zone across all of New South Wales. [...]
