Expressions of interest are now open for projects to go through a new streamlined approvals pathway aimed at unlocking the state’s housing supply.
The Queensland Government is inviting industry to put forward housing projects to be considered as part of the new streamlined approvals process aimed at getting new homes built, faster.
Led by the government’s new State Facilitated Development team, this new process will prioritise fast-tracking developments that align with state priorities, including diverse and affordable housing.
Projects featuring affordable housing, especially for low to moderate income households, will receive top priority.
“We are making it quicker and easier to build more affordable, quality homes faster in the right locations, near services and transport,” said Minister for Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works, Meaghan Scanlon
“This new team wants to explore all proposals to deliver housing that meets the diverse needs of Queenslanders.”
Homes for Queenslanders aims to deliver one million more homes by 2046, including 53,500 social homes.
“Strong population growth is expected to continue in Queensland, which when combined with smaller household sizes, means demand for affordable and diverse housing will remain high, well into the future,” said Planning Institute of Australia’s Queensland and Northern Territory State Manager, Nicole Bennetts.
“Good planning is part of the solution to facilitate more well-located affordable and diverse housing, that meet the needs of the community.”
It all comes after the new State Facilitated Development team pathway was cemented this week through the Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation Amendment) Bill 2023.
To learn more about the SFD assessment process or to submit an expression of interest, visit https://planning.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/sfd-eoi.
Find out more at www.housing.qld.gov.au/homesforqueenslanders.
