Indicative artist impression, subject to change and subject to approvals

As part of the Minns Labor Government’s plan to confront the housing crisis, a proposal from Landcom to deliver 330 new homes in Orange, with 20 per cent of these homes being identified as affordable housing, is on exhibition for community feedback.

This rezoning proposal for Redmond Place Precinct at Orange is the first site recommended to progress through the Social and Affordable Housing Rezoning Pathway, one of the Government’s earliest policies to reform the planning system.

The policy implements a faster, simplified rezoning process for the state’s housing agencies; Homes NSW, Landcom and the Aboriginal Housing Office, to speed up the delivery of social and affordable housing. 

This pathway adds to the planning reforms introduced by the Minns Labor Government over the past 12 months aimed at delivering more homes faster. 

The proposal aims to amend the Orange Local Environmental Plan (OLEP) 2011 to allow the rezoning of vacant Council-owned land for a residential precinct.

The public exhibition opens on Monday 21 and will close on Monday November 12, 2024.

To make a submission or find out more, visit the NSW Planning Portal.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:

“This proposal will deliver good housing outcomes for Orange.

“The NSW Government is committed to exploring suitable housing opportunities across the state which promote economic diversity, innovation and sustainability.

“We need to confront the housing crisis head on by using all levers we can pull to speed up the delivery of new homes.

“The Social and Affordable Housing Pathway is an important part of the NSW Government’s plan to boost affordable housing stock across the State.

“Our State’s future depends on more affordable homes being built for families. This is critical because if NSW loses our young people, then NSW loses its future.”

Member for Orange Phil Donato said:

“The proposal from Landcom in partnership with Orange City Council will help meet the growing demand for housing in regional New South Wales.

“I encourage everyone to have their say on this proposal from Landcom.

“Let’s make the great Australian dream of owning a home a reality!”

Orange Mayor Tony Mileto said:

“There is still work to do but this is a great milestone to reach for Orange. The community has some strong views on how the city should be developed and how we can address affordability. It’s great to see the vision reflected in the rezoning proposal. I urge Orange residents to get involved in this latest step to seek feedback.”

Landcom CEO Alex Wendler said:

“The development will provide new homes to accommodate the changing needs and demographics of the Orange region and offer more opportunity for households to buy their own home.

“I look forward to working with Council and the community as we progress with the project to deliver much needed housing.”