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Housing Delivery Authority – Expression of interest

This EOI application form reflects the updated HDA SSD criteria (PDF, 189 KB) and offers clearer guidance for applicants. The accompanying EOI submission questions (PDF, 198 KB) has also been updated to align with the form.

The aim of this Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) State significant development (SSD) expression of interest (EOI) form is to encourage and identify major high-yield housing proposals that meet the HDA SSD criteria. The criteria are designed to:

  • maximise opportunities for well-located housing that can be assessed and delivered quickly
  • support the objectives of the EOI process
  • be clear, objective and consistently applied.

Important: Before completing an EOI application, applicants should note:

  • it is encouraged that the criteria and EOI submission questions are reviewed in advance of submitting an EOI application
  • the criteria must be addressed in full in each application
  • EOIs must be accurate, truthful and completed in full, or may be deemed ineligible
  • EOIs cannot be changed once submitted
  • only one EOI application per development site is permitted to be submitted at a time
  • an existing EOI must be withdrawn before another EOI for the same development site can be submitted
  • EOIs are considered by the HDA generally sequentially and EOI consideration by the HDA cannot be expediated
  • applicants will not be advised in advance when their EOI will be considered by the HDA
  • EOIs deemed ineligible may be returned to the applicant and not considered by the HDA.

By submitting this form, you have read and agreed to the privacy statement.

Proposal information


Example: 281–283 Addison Road and 26–28 Audley Street, Petersham

Please view the spatial viewer on the NSW Planning Portal.
Example: Lot 123/Sec 2/DP123456

Upload a map that clearly identifies the extent of the proposed site, including full street address(es), Lot and DPs and total site area (m2).

Should your application be successful, these details will be used to declare your project as SSD. A complete and accurate site description is therefore critical.

  • File types accepted: png, jpg, tif
  • File size limit: 20 MB











Provide a short and clear description of the proposed development. This is important as it will be used should your application be declared SSD. Include details of the built form, the type of residential accommodation, the number of building(s), height in storeys and any other proposed land uses (using defined land use terms) proposed.
Example: Shop top housing in two 15 storey buildings, with a centre-based childcare facility.

Indicate the number of new dwellings created by this EOI application (this does not include existing dwellings on the site that will remain, or dwellings approved under an active consent). To meet the criteria, approximately 100 dwellings are required in Greater Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, and 40 dwellings elsewhere.
Note: HDA criteria 1.2 requires that both dwelling yield AND the estimated development cost thresholds are met.

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Application information

Select all that apply


Example: DA (number) (link to portal), previously submitted HDA EOI (number)

For any previously considered EOI within the same site, that was not supported by the HDA, you must detail how you have positively and materially addressed the reason for the HDA's recommendation.


For example, pre-lodgement meeting or discussion on infrastructure contributions regarding this development proposal? If you have, provide details of any discussions and details, particularly about contributions, public benefit, planning agreements and infrastructure capacity/provision.


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Development information

Please note that subdivision without high yield dwellings will not meet the criteria


The estimated development cost is defined in accordance with Planning Circular PS 25-004. Note: HDA criteria 1.2 requires that both dwelling yield AND the estimated development cost thresholds are met.

Please enter only the number in millions. I.e. $100 million = 100

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Development detail



If it is greater than 20%, insert N/A below and answer the next question instead

Provide the percentage of the proposed increase to the development standard(s) and details of any other changes sought. If the variance is less than 20% insert N/A below and answer the above question instead.

Proposals declared SSD under the HDA SSD pathway must lodge applications within 9 months of SEARs originally being issued. Failure to do so may result in SSD status revocation.
              

For example, a deployable workforce, plans and developers already available and confirmed, and existing council engagement.

Detail must be provided for each individual site/lot number. Reponses must specify if the land is owned by the applicant, and if it is not, who owns it, and what arrangements/reassurances the applicant has to purchase the land. It is essential this information is accurate and transparent, and the Department may contact applicants for proof of responses. Misleading or inaccurate information may result in an EOI being deemed ineligible or a declared EOI being revoked.



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Well-located

Accessible area

Within Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle, Kiama, Shellharbour and Wollongong local government areas, land means within:

  1. 800 m walking distance of—
    • a public entrance to a railway, metro or light rail station, or
    • for a light rail station with no entrance—a platform of the light rail station, or
    • a public entrance to a wharf from which a Sydney Ferries ferry service operates, or
  2. 400 m walking distance of a bus stop used by a regular bus service, within the meaning of the Passenger Transport Act 1990, that has at least one bus per hour servicing the bus stop between—
    • 6 am and 9 pm each day from Monday to Friday, both days inclusive, and
    • 8 am and 6 pm on each Saturday and Sunday.

Relevant zone

E1, E2 or MU1 zones or an equivalent zone (PDF, 376 KB).



Select all that apply

Well-serviced

Affordable housing

Applicant is to specify how the above requirements are met and provide detail of the proposed nature of any offering including percentage rate, form, ownership and tenure.

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Concurrent spot rezoning

Note: You cannot select 'No' if you've selected 'Yes' to the first question on page 4, or are seeking a significant variation to a development standard
Strategic alignment

Select all that apply.

Note: *Regionally significant industrial land is as identified in the Sydney Plan, including draft versions. Select all that apply.

Note: Detail should demonstrate strategic plan alignment or how it responds to circumstantial changes not recognised by the existing planning framework. Applicants must demonstrate that there is no other SSD pathway available for the proposals and where there are inconsistencies with an exhibited but unfinalised State-led rezoning, or development standards/zoning set for the site through a State-led rezoning completed since the beginning of the National Housing Accord period, or local masterplan which replaces the TOD planning controls in State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (the Housing SEPP). Detail about development standard/set site zonings including the proposed FSR and height, and any variations above base control that excludes bonus height, must also be included in this response.




Please provide clear, defined details as to proposed changes to zoning and/or development standards (eg proposed heights of buildings or floor space ratio).

Political donation disclosure

If you answered yes to the above question, you must complete and attach the Political donations disclosure form (PDF, 43 KB) to this application. Please note that in accordance with s10.4(12) of the EP&A Act, disclosures of reportable political donations and gifts are to be made available to the public within 14 days. For further guidance read the Disclosure of political donations and gifts guideline (PDF, 133 KB).

  • File types accepted: pdf, doc, docx
  • File size limit: 20 MB

Rezoning conceptual plan

If you answered yes, you must include a concept scheme to demonstrate the proposed scale of development sought. The concept scheme should include site area, site context, envelope massing and envelope comparisons (current vs proposed controls).

  • File types accepted: pdf, doc, docx
  • File size limit: 20 MB

Feedback



The Department will review this EOI application and share all information with the HDA for their consideration, the Department will be in touch should further information be required. It is requested that applicants not contact HDA members directly as this will potentially conflict members and limit their capacity to consider the EOI application.

By submitting this form, you have read and agreed to the privacy statement.