UDIA NSW welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Orchard Hills Precinct Draft Rezoning Plan, which has been placed on public exhibition. UDIA NSW is supportive of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (the Department) intention and vision for the development of a once in generation Precinct in the heart of Western Sydney.
The Precinct is primed to be well serviced by new and existing public transport options such as the new Metro line and existing road capacity and access, however we question the approach of the Department to undertake rezoning which supports only mid and high-rise developments within the commercial core, rather than lower density housing on the periphery of the Precincts.
In preparing our submission we have had an opportunity to canvass the proposal with our members who have experience with infill development across Sydney.
Our full submission can be found at the download button below.