The NSW Government has finalised controls for a 3.2-hectare precinct in Liverpool to enable the construction of 545 new homes just 400 metres from Warwick Farm Train Station and close to the city centre, jobs, schools, health services, shops and community facilities.
Following technical investigations and consultations between Liverpool City Council and the proponent, Homes NSW, the final Mannix Parade Precinct rezoning has been reduced in size from the proposal exhibited last year, while the amount of open space has increased by almost 40%.
The proposed precinct (artist’s impression pictured) will include at least 30% social and affordable housing.
Key features of the final proposal include:
- approximately 545 new homes, reduced from 670;
- at least 30 per cent social and affordable housing in perpetuity;
- building heights between 4 and 11 storeys;
- a 2,500 square metre park, increased from 1,800 square metres;
- new pedestrian and cycling connections;
- floor space ratios between 1.5:1 and 2.5:1.
“Mannix Parade is a great example of well-planned infill development, putting more homes close to public transport, jobs, schools, health services and other infrastructure people rely on every day,” said Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully.
“We’ve increased the amount of open space provided by almost 40% while still delivering around 545 new mixed tenure homes, including at least 30% social and affordable housing providing more housing options in the area.”
The precinct is located 1.1 kilometres from Liverpool Hospital, which is being transformed through the $930 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct. A new co-educational high school is also being delivered in Liverpool, just 950 metres from the precinct. The school will include 107 classrooms and seven dedicated support classrooms for up to 2,000 students.
The rezoning has been assessed under the NSW Government under the Social and Affordable Housing Rezoning pathway, which is designed to accelerate the delivery of social and affordable housing proposed by the state’s housing agencies.
For more information, visit the NSW Planning Portal.
