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How Much Land Is Zoned for Housing? What the States Report

Asked by National Cabinet how many homes their land could hold, seven jurisdictions gave a greenfield figure and three an infill figure, with no definitions. A national figure for the housing capacity of zoned land cannot be built from what...

Saturday September 26, 2026

The Grandchild Gambit: Deconstructing the Parramatta Road Rezoning as a Test for Sydney’s Future

Planning Regulations

The Grandchild Gambit: Deconstructing the Parramatta Road Rezoning as a Test for Sydney’s Future

A proposed 8,000-home rezoning for Sydney's Parramatta Road is a direct response to the city's housing crisis. Our definitive analysis deconstructs the plan, the opportunities for developers, and the critical feasibility challenges that will determine its success.

Thursday September 18, 2025

The Canberra Model: Deconstructing the ACT’s “Missing Middle” Housing Reforms

Planning Regulations

The Canberra Model: Deconstructing the ACT’s “Missing Middle” Housing Reforms

The ACT's 'missing middle' housing reforms have won strong public support, signalling a new wave of infill development opportunities. Our analysis deconstructs the Canberra Model, the opportunities for developers, and the critical legislative risks that will determine its success.

Thursday September 18, 2025

Corridor of Conflict: Analysing the Promises and Pitfalls of the Parramatta Road Rezoning

Planning Regulations

Corridor of Conflict: Analysing the Promises and Pitfalls of the Parramatta Road Rezoning

The NSW government has announced a major rezoning of the Parramatta Road corridor, targeting 8,000 new homes. Our definitive analysis deconstructs the plan, weighing the significant developer opportunities against the critical risks of infrastructure shortfalls and planning bottlenecks.

Wednesday September 17, 2025

The State Strikes Back: Deconstructing Victoria’s Forceful Rezoning of Melbourne’s Leafy Suburbs

Planning Regulations

The State Strikes Back: Deconstructing Victoria’s Forceful Rezoning of Melbourne’s Leafy Suburbs

The Victorian government is seizing planning control from local councils to fast-track high-rise apartment towers of up to 16 storeys in 25 of Melbourne's established suburbs. APN's analysis deconstructs this forceful intervention, examining how the removal of appeal rights creates...

Thursday September 11, 2025

The Concordia Mega-Project: A State-Led Gamble on Master-Planned Supply

Master Planning

The Concordia Mega-Project: A State-Led Gamble on Master-Planned Supply

A major milestone has been reached for the 10,000-home Concordia mega-project north of Adelaide, with the approval of its draft infrastructure scheme. This clears the way for public consultation on a development that will house 30,000 residents. The project is...

Friday September 5, 2025

Church-to-Airbnb Reversal in Mount Gambier Highlights Adaptive Reuse Complexities

Property Development & Construction

Church-to-Airbnb Reversal in Mount Gambier Highlights Adaptive Reuse Complexities

In an unusual property reversal, a historic Mount Gambier church destined to become an Airbnb has been sold and will become a place of worship once again. The story serves as a compelling case study on the complexities of adaptive...

Thursday September 4, 2025

Dandenong Quarry Rezoning Sets Precedent for Urban Regeneration Projects

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Dandenong Quarry Rezoning Sets Precedent for Urban Regeneration Projects

The site of a former quarry in Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges has been approved for a new housing estate, setting a critical precedent for future urban regeneration projects. The successful rezoning will deliver 138 new housing lots and provides a valuable...

Wednesday September 3, 2025

Geelong’s Bellarine Peninsula Expansion Continues with Curlewis Rezoning for 2,000 Homes

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Geelong’s Bellarine Peninsula Expansion Continues with Curlewis Rezoning for 2,000 Homes

A major rezoning on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula has been approved, unlocking 150 hectares of greenfield land for approximately 2,000 new homes in Curlewis. Backed by major developers like Stockland, this project is a critical part of the long-term plan to...

Wednesday September 3, 2025

South Australia Unlocks Protected Land for Major Housing Projects in Policy Shift

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South Australia Unlocks Protected Land for Major Housing Projects in Policy Shift

In a major policy shift, the South Australian government is rezoning five large, protected sites to fast-track housing supply. The move could unlock land for up to 61,000 new homes as part of the Greater Adelaide Regional Plan, signalling a...

Tuesday September 2, 2025

Scentre Group’s Rezoning Push Could Add 8,000+ Homes to Westfield Sites

Property Development & Construction

Scentre Group’s Rezoning Push Could Add 8,000+ Homes to Westfield Sites

Westfield owner Scentre Group is advancing a major strategic push to transform its shopping centres into residential hubs. Advanced talks with the NSW government could see over 4,000 new homes approved at two sites alone, with a total potential pipeline...

Monday September 1, 2025

Woollahra Housing Plan Sparks New Stoush: Developers vs Residents

Planning Regulations

Woollahra Housing Plan Sparks New Stoush: Developers vs Residents

The revival of a 50-year-old abandoned train station project in Sydney's affluent east is at the heart of a new government plan to rezone land for 10,000 homes. The proposal has ignited a fierce debate, pitting housing affordability advocates against...

Sunday August 31, 2025

Developers Eye Off Sydney’s Station Suburbs as Rezoning Looms

Planning Regulations

Developers Eye Off Sydney’s Station Suburbs as Rezoning Looms

Sydney's Upper North Shore is facing significant transformation due to NSW government rezoning around train stations, aiming to deliver 138,000 new homes across the state over 15 years. This initiative allows for six-storey apartment blocks in suburbs like Roseville and...

Monday August 18, 2025

Hunter Housing Boom: Rezoning Unleashes Thousands of New Dwellings

Master Planning

Hunter Housing Boom: Rezoning Unleashes Thousands of New Dwellings

Broadmeadow Rezoning: A Major Opportunity for Hunter Property Professionals The NSW Government has finalised state-led rezoning for Broadmeadow, unlocking a significant urban renewal project in Greater Newcastle. This initiative, welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, paves the way for...

Wednesday August 13, 2025

Glenside High-Rise Go-Ahead: SA’s Green Light for Redevelopment Sparks Debate

Property Development & Construction

Glenside High-Rise Go-Ahead: SA’s Green Light for Redevelopment Sparks Debate

South Australia approves controversial 20-storey development at former Glenside Hospital site, raising height limits from eight storeys and sparking debate over urban density versus community concerns.

Sunday August 3, 2025

Tag: Rezoning

How Much Land Is Zoned for Housing? What the States Report

The Grandchild Gambit: Deconstructing the Parramatta Road Rezoning as a Test for Sydney’s Future

The Canberra Model: Deconstructing the ACT’s “Missing Middle” Housing Reforms

Corridor of Conflict: Analysing the Promises and Pitfalls of the Parramatta Road Rezoning

The State Strikes Back: Deconstructing Victoria’s Forceful Rezoning of Melbourne’s Leafy Suburbs

The Concordia Mega-Project: A State-Led Gamble on Master-Planned Supply

Church-to-Airbnb Reversal in Mount Gambier Highlights Adaptive Reuse Complexities

Dandenong Quarry Rezoning Sets Precedent for Urban Regeneration Projects

Geelong’s Bellarine Peninsula Expansion Continues with Curlewis Rezoning for 2,000 Homes

South Australia Unlocks Protected Land for Major Housing Projects in Policy Shift

Scentre Group’s Rezoning Push Could Add 8,000+ Homes to Westfield Sites

Woollahra Housing Plan Sparks New Stoush: Developers vs Residents

Developers Eye Off Sydney’s Station Suburbs as Rezoning Looms

Hunter Housing Boom: Rezoning Unleashes Thousands of New Dwellings

Glenside High-Rise Go-Ahead: SA’s Green Light for Redevelopment Sparks Debate

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