On Thursday 7 December 2023 the NSW Government issued a media release titled A Shared Responsibility: The plan to begin addressing the housing crisis in NSW.

The announcement outlined a program to accelerate housing delivery in Greater Sydney, identifying Croydon as one of 31 suburbs within 400 meters of a train station subject to snap rezoning to allow 3-6 storey apartment development.

At its December 2023 meeting, Council discussed the recent announcement by the NSW Government, resolving to:

• Make representations to the Premier, the Hon Chris Minns and the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Hon. Paul Scully
• Write to all ratepayers in the area affected by the proposal to inform them of the announcement and Council’s lack of involvement in the decision making process.
• Run an online community petition against the government proposal, incorporating the results as required in any future submissions to the NSW Government on this matter.

In response to the State Government’s announcement, Council swiftly lodged an interim submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on 31 January 2024, objecting to the NSW Government's proposal. The submission highlights a number of concerns and recommendations, with the fist being the exclusion of Croydon as one of the precincts subject to re-zoning. It also incorporates the results of our petition that opened on 22 December 2023.

We will continue our fight to protect Croydon against the State Government's proposed plans, and will share any updates as they surface. Read on for more information on the action we have already taken against this proposal and how to have your say.