More affordable rental units to come after government removes barrier


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Mr Roberts’ proposal to include all council areas in SEPP 70 comes after five local governments – Randwick, Inner West, Northern Beaches, City of Ryde and the City of Canada Bay – were added to the scheme, which already included the City of Sydney, last year.


But inclusion in SEPP 70 does not automatically mean that councils are able to levy developers to create affordable units. Councils will still have to nominate areas for rezoning in which the affordable housing scheme can apply.


The City of Sydney, for example, has proposed extending its affordable housing policy across the whole council area, not just Pyrmont, Ultimo and Green Square. This proposal has not yet been agreed to by the NSW government.


“By removing the red tape on councils, we’re allowing them to more respond more quickly to the specific affordable housing needs of their local area,” Mr Roberts said.


“It will help to facilitate the development of more affordable housing options for those on very low incomes and workers, such as child, disability and aged care workers who should be able to live closer to where they work,” he said.


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