Waterloo Renewal Project

Planning

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Stage 2 (South)

Stage 2 (South) of the Waterloo South renewal is located on the western side of the precinct in the area bounded by Cope, John and Cooper Streets.

Stage 2 (South) will deliver an eight-storey social housing building with about 94 apartments, some of which may be Independent Living Units for seniors and elderly residents. It may also include some area for shops or services on the ground floor, and upgrades to surroundings streets.

  • A new public park and community facility building
  • Seven residential buildings — including four social housing buildings and one affordable housing building
  • Retail spaces and facilities for community use along key streets
  • Upgrades to local roads, including new footpaths, planting, seating and safety improvements.

Key components of Stage 2 (South)

Demolition of existing buildings

Demolition of existing buildings and associated works will be approved through a Review of Environmental Factors (REF). This is a type of planning assessment that evaluates the potential environment impact of proposed works and outlines how these impacts will be managed or mitigated. Homes NSW will prepare and submit the REF.

More information about the REF will be available on the Homes NSW project page.

Detailed design

We are currently preparing the detailed application for the new building in Stage 2 (South). The plans will refine the layout, design, uses and management of the building and public spaces in Stage 2 (South), in line with the controls set out in the Concept Application and Rezoning.

The planning documents for Stage 2 (South) can be found on the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure website here. 

Help shape the detailed designs for Stage 2 (South)

We’re preparing the detailed planning application for Stage 2 (South) at the same time as Stage 1, so we’ll be engaging with community to inform both of these applications at the same time. Click below to learn about how you can get involved to shape the detailed planning application for Stage 2 (South) and Stage 1 (Blocks 8 and 9).

Stage 1

Where is Stage 2 (South)?

Waterloo South Renewal Stage 1 and 2 (South) Location Map

Planning timeline

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is the Government authority responsible for assessing planning applications for Waterloo South.

Community members will have opportunities to learn about what’s proposed and provide feedback before any planning decision is made.

The planning process follows seven main steps. Here’s where we’re at for this stage:

Step 1 – Scoping report

A report that lets the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure know we intend to start work on a planning application.

Step 2 – Study and consultation requirements confirmed

The Department sets out what studies are needed, and what consultation should happen, before the planning application can be lodged.

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Step 3 – Prepare the application

The application is prepared – usually including plans and detailed studies– and pre-lodgement consultation is carried out to help inform the application.

Step 4 – Lodge the application

The application is lodged with the Department.

Step 5 – Public Exhibition

The Department notifies community that the application has been lodged, and sets a timeframe during which submissions can be made. The full application is made available online and community can make submissions during this period directly to the Department.

Step 6 – Response to Submissions report

All submissions are reviewed, and depending on the comments, changes may be made to the application. A Response to Submissions (RtS) report is prepared and submitted back to the Department.

Step 7 – Assessment and decision

The Department assesses the application, submission and the RtS, and makes a decision.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the Traditional Custodians and knowledge holders of the lands on which Waterloo is located. We recognise their deep and enduring connection to the land, waters and skies across this region, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise the strength and determination of the Redfern-Waterloo community who have long fought for the social and political advancement of First Nations people across this Country.