Sydney Housing Development: Navigating the Red Tape
2025-01-16
Sydney Morning Herald
Before any home can be built in NSW, a development application must be approved, but the process is a convoluted and contorted system, much like a puzzle. The NSW government's complex regulations and bureaucratic hurdles are hindering housing development in Sydney, creating a stumbling block for builders and homebuyers alike. With the current housing shortage, streamlining the development approval process is crucial, but for now, it remains a major handbrake on the industry, affecting housing affordability and supply. Experts advocate for a more efficient and transparent system to boost housing development and address the growing demand for homes in Sydney, using tools like property development software.