The State Government has unlocked the opportunity for more than 5,300 new homes in the Illawarra after finalising planning controls for the North Wollongong Station Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct.
The NSW Government worked closely with Wollongong City Council to create a tailored approach that will deliver more homes within walking distance of the train station, and close to shops and jobs in the Wollongong CBD.
The new planning controls have carefully considered flood risks in parts of the precinct and the boundary now excludes the most flood-constrained land while capturing land within 900 metres south-east of the train station.
The North Wollongong TOD is bounded by the Princes Highway/Flinders Street in the west, Gipps Road in the south, Kembla Street in the east and Blackett Street and Pleasant Avenue in the north.
Amendments have been made to the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 to implement planning controls that are similar to TOD controls, to boost housing supply, choice and affordability.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and Member for Wollongong Paul Scully said, “North Wollongong is well connected to jobs, transport, education, shops and services making it the ideal place for new homes.”
