The Minns Labor Government is fast-tracking a major rezoning of Gosford City Centre to unlock approximately 1,900 new homes, support local jobs, and create better public spaces.
The rezoning proposal will help meet growing housing demand on the Central Coast and support a vibrant city centre with easy access to transport and schools.
The rezoning will update and consolidate planning controls for Gosford City Centre and West Gosford. This will make it easier and faster to deliver new homes while prioritising design excellence and liveability.
The rezoning aligns with the Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 and the Gosford Urban Design Framework, which set the long-term vision for a sustainable and inclusive city centre.
The 283-hectare rezoning builds on major NSW Government's investments in Gosford, including:
- $348 million for the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital
- $20 million for the construction of a clinical school and research institute
- $40 million for planning the Gosford Bypass to improve transport connections.
The rezoning will be progressed under the State Significant Rezoning Policy, which promotes faster decisions and coordinated housing and infrastructure delivery.
The NSW Government will continue working with local stakeholders to ensure the city centre's growth reflects the needs and aspirations of the Gosford community.
This is part of the Minns Government's plan to build a better NSW with more homes, parks and services, so young people, families and key local workers have somewhere to live and in the communities they choose.
Public exhibition of the proposal is expected in 2026. For more information, visit State Significant Rezoning Policy | Planning
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"We're setting Gosford up for the future with a clear plan that will make it easier to build the right kind of housing in the right places - close to jobs, transport and services.
"The Minns Government is backing the Central Coast with the planning certainty and infrastructure needed to support a strong and sustainable future."
Minister for Central Coast David Harris said:
"This is a major step forward for Gosford and the Central Coast - unlocking new homes, jobs, and public spaces in the capital of our region.
"Gosford is the gateway to the Central Coast, and this rezoning is a big boost to further enable it to fulfill its enormous potential as a vibrant, connected city centre that attracts investment and creates opportunities for locals."
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said: said:
"It's about creating a vibrant, welcoming city centre where people can live close to work, transport, shops and the waterfront, while keeping the Coast's unique character.
"This announcement shows the Minns Government is delivering for our region, supporting smart growth, good design, and the kind of investment that will benefit our community for generations."
