Opposing the NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy

Published on 31 July 2025

"You deserve better!" Mayor of Woollahra Councillor Sarah Swan addresses the NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy and what you can do about it!

The NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy will significantly increase housing density and development in areas within 800 metres of town centres and transport hubs, and drastically impact the Woollahra Local Government Area. 

Under the Policy, which came into effect in February, the characteristics that make Woollahra special – tree-lined streets, heritage features and pedestrian amenity – are on the way out, to be replaced with significantly taller buildings, less trees and more traffic congestion.

Woollahra Council opposes the NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy while advocating for appropriate housing growth in Woollahra.

A brochure highlighting the impacts of the NSW Government’s Low-and-Mid-Rise Housing Policy on our local area was sent with Council Rates notices in July. You can view the brochure here(PDF, 899KB).

Click on the image above to view the brochure

What can you do?

Share your feedback

The Hon Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
office@scully.minister.nsw.gov.au

The Hon Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW
premier@dpc.nsw.gov.au

More information

Find out more about the policy changes and what you can do.