An artist’s impression of the Cherrybrook Precinct, which will be walkable, connecting residents to public transport, community spaces and parks. Image: NSW Government Planning.
The NSW Government is rezoning the Cherrybrook area in northwestern Sydney, aiming to deliver 9350 new homes.
Residences will be close to public transport, open community spaces, shops and services.
A proposed rezoning, led by the state, would transform the area into an urban community with a library, town centre, community facility, cafe and shops, all within a short walk of the metro.
“This proposal will unlock hundreds of jobs and thousands of new homes in Cherrybrook alongside more open space and a new town centre to create a vibrant, leafy precinct just steps away from the metro,” Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.
“Developments like this are crucial as we look to restore housing choice in Sydney so people are no longer forced out of the city and can live within the community they choose.”
A minimum of 5 per cent of all new homes will be set aside as affordable housing, increasing to 10 per cent within the town centre.
Designs for the precinct will focus on walkability, with bike paths and connections to parks to provide ease of movement between residential and public spaces.
“Cherrybrook is an ideal location for more homes in a high-demand area, close to transport, jobs and services,” Mr Scully said.
In addition, the Blue Gum High Forest vegetation native to the area will be preserved and the total tree canopy coverage will increase by 14 per cent thanks to controls on development.
The proposal to rezone the Cherrybrook Precinct is expected to create about 210 new jobs and provide total development capacity for about 9350 homes within walking distance of the metro station. The homes would be delivered gradually over 36 years.
The proposal is on exhibition for public feedback until 5 December. To have your say, visit the NSW Planning website.
