Lake Macquarie's latest draft development control plan could see height limits raised and minimum lot sizes reduced to help stop urban sprawl as the city grows.
The draft changes are part of a plan to improve the sustainability and supply of housing for coming generations by nudging developers toward multi-dwelling housing options such as terraces and apartments.
It's hoped reductions to minimum lot sizes and increasing building height limits in some medium density zones will encourage infill development and upward growth around economic centres.
Current proposals include increasing height limits by four metres in parts of Windale and six metres in one part of Charlestown.
Lake Macquarie City Council Manager Integrated Planning Wes Hain says the changes are hoped to improve both housing affordability and environmental sustainability.
"We expect to our population to grow by about 28,000 people over the next 15 years," Mr Hain said.
"A part of accommodating those extra people in about 13,500 new homes is to have them located closer to shops and jobs and schools."
The draft changes are on exhibition until November 1, and residents can have their say at https://shape.lakemac.com.au/.
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| Manager Integrated Planning Wes Hain outside a recently completed medium density infill development in Warners Bay |
