The rapid introduction of Chapter 6 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021—commonly known as the NSW Low and Mid-Rise Housing (LMR) Policy—has created significant uncertainty throughout NSW. Many homeowners and consultants are unsure whether specific properties fall within the 800m walking-distance catchment required for dual occupancies, manor houses, and multi-dwelling development. This case study explains, in detail, how SN Architects used statutory defi

Delivering high-quality housing outcomes in Sydney’s most tightly regulated suburbs often requires more than good design—it demands a deep understanding of planning policy, interpretation of new legislation, and the confidence to challenge unclear mapping boundaries. A recent SN Architects pre-DA project in St Ives showcases exactly that. When our client approached us to explore a dual occupancy redevelopment in an established low-density area of Ku-ring-gai, the immediate ob

As urban populations grow and housing demands evolve, NSW’s State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (SEPP Housing) provides a...