Thank you to everyone who provided feedback to the draft Local Housing Strategy. The final version was adopted by Council at the 2 June 2020 Council meeting, and can be found in the 'Document Library'

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Background

In March 2018, the NSW Government brought in state-wide changes to the planning framework. These changes require all councils to have a Local Housing Strategy which would provide a 20-year housing vision for the LGA. We have now developed a draft Strategy which we would like your feedback on.

The Strategy

The future of housing is an important issue in the Waverley community. We listened to the community's feedback on housing through the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), and Local Housing Discussion Paper (LHDP) which highlighted the need to develop a holistic vision for sustainable development. This aligns with the state government requirement.

The housing vision is supported by five main priorities listed below:

  • H1 – Manage housing growth sustainably and in the right locations
  • H2 – Encourage a range of housing options to support and retain a diverse community
  • H3 - Increase the amount of affordable rental and social housing
  • H4 - Improve liveability, sustainability and accessibility through high-quality residential design
  • H5 - Ensure new development is consistent with the desired future character

The priorities and actions are outlined in the implementation and delivery plan, which you can access in the 'Document Library'.

Have Your Say

We would like your feedback on the draft Local Housing Strategy. You can submit your feedback in the following ways:

  • Complete an online submission below.
  • Send a written submission to info@waverley.nsw.gov.au, stating reference SF19/3075
  • Post a written submission to The General Manager, Waverley Council, PO Box 9, Bondi Junction NSW 1355, stating reference SF19/3075

Feedback received will inform the finalisation of the Local Housing Strategy.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

The Local Housing Discussion Paper uncovered that housing affordability is a significant issue in Waverley. To what degree do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Required
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Unsure
Housing affordability is an issue within Waverley LGA.
Council should investigate measures to retain the same amount of affordable housing.
Council should investigate measures to increase the amount of affordable housing.
Council should investigate measures to encourage a range of alternative housing options e.g. micro apartments, boarding houses, secondary dwellings.
Council is investigating ways to levy new development for affordable housing contributions. This could be all development or just development and Planning Proposals seeking uplift above existing development standards. To what degree do you agree or disag Required
Agree
Strongly agree
Neither agree or disagree
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Unsure
All new development should provide a contribution towards affordable housing.
Development that is getting an uplift above controls should provide monetary contributions towards affordable housing.
For new development, a voluntary offer for a monetary contribution can be made in conjunction with a clause 4.6 for additional floor space. Currently, the contributions are split 90% towards public domain works and 10% towards affordable housing. Required
No, more towards affordable housing
No, more towards public domain works
Split is about right
Unsure
I don’t agree with voluntary contributions for additional floor space
Do you think this contribution split is right?

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.

The survey form is now closed. Thanks for your contributions.