The Minns Labor Government has together with the City of Canterbury-Bankstown unlocked more than 15,000 new homes after finalising planning controls in Punchbowl and Wiley Park Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precincts.
The new controls enable more housing on the doorstep of new Sydney Metro stations at Punchbowl and Wiley Park, which are set to open later this year.
Key features of the precinct plan include:
- revitalisation of Punchbowl and Wiley Park's main streets, with new homes, shops and services
- new and improved public open spaces and pedestrian links
- up to 3 per cent affordable housing for developments of more than 200 sqm
- building heights between 6 and 18 storeys
- floor space ratios between 0.7:11 to 5.5:1
A strong pipeline of development is underway across the Transport Oriented Development precincts with almost 19,000 homes the planning system including more than 1700 already approved.
The Minns Labor Government introduced the TOD program in May 2024 to deliver more affordable, well-designed, and well-located homes near train and metro stations across NSW.
The program is expected to unlock more than 170,000 new homes over the next 15 years.
For more information about the Transport Oriented Development program, visit NSW Planning.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
"This is a great outcome which will enable thousands of new homes close to transport, jobs and services, where people want to live.
"The Minns Labor Government's Transport Oriented Development program is going full steam ahead to deliver more homes from the Illawarra to the Hunter with almost 19,000 homes already in the planning pipeline including more than 1700 which have already been approved.
"It's great to see councils such as City of Canterbury Bankstown taking up the challenge of planning for the homes we need and delivering a plan that goes above and beyond for the community."
Member for Bankstown Jihad Dib said:
"We are investing in new infrastructure including the Metro and Bankstown Hospital, as well as planning for new homes near jobs, services and improved public transport, to create a future that will allow our community to thrive.
Importantly, this plan will increase access to affordable housing, create opportunities for more open space and support local growth in a way that keeps people connected. It's about ensuring more families have the opportunity to live close to everything they need, in a place they are proud to call home."
Member for Canterbury Sophie Cotsis said:
"The inner south west is one of the fastest growing areas in NSW which is why the Minns Labor Government has invested in the Metro and the Canterbury Hospital and is now unlocking 15,000 homes.
"This gives people the opportunity to live close to jobs, family and community and more people will now call this vibrant area home."
