Additional housing and density are needed across Sydney. But density done well requires real planning — not targets imposed without infrastructure, consultation or genuine affordability.
Doing Density Better is an alliance of NSW community action groups established as a Working Group of the Better Planning Network Inc. Formed in response to NSW Government planning changes — including TOD rezonings, Low and Mid-Rise Housing provisions, and the State Significant Development pathway — which are overriding local planning controls and producing housing outcomes that are neither affordable nor liveable.
Recognise the need for well-planned additional density and more affordable housing across Sydney for social and environmental benefits.
Density must be linked to parks, schools, trees, hospitals and public transport. Infrastructure comes first — not as an afterthought.
No development should reduce dwelling numbers or affordability, nor replace studios and one-bedroom units with larger luxury apartments.
Affordable housing must be genuinely affordable and permanent — not provisions that expire after 15 years and revert to the private market.
Protect local amenity and character. Encourage renovation and adaptive re-use over demolition.
Conserve built heritage, tree canopy, biodiversity and the natural environment when increasing diversity.
Suspend Low and Mid-Rise rezoning to allow communities and councils to work towards density that benefits everyone.
Residential apartments must not proceed through the State Significant Development pathway. Restore local consent authority.
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22 community groups from across NSW united for better planning.