In February 2025 the NSW Government announced Low and Mid Rise Housing Reforms to take effect from 28.02.25

The Neutral Bay area is heavily affected by these changes which relate to 171 sites over Sydney, all near transport. The ABC report on this is here: –

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-21/nsw-policy-low-and-mid-rise-housing-affordability-townhouse-flat/104964540

Resident Sarah Kok has produced a brief pdf which summarises the changes for Neutral Bay. It is available below: –

Low and Mid Rise Housing Reforms