Dare Property is seeking approval to construct two apartment buildings of 10 storeys each comprising:

• 154 homes ranging from one to four bedrooms, including 32 homes allocated as affordable rental housing, to be managed by a certified Community Housing Provider for a minimum of 15 years.

• Health and wellness facilities for residents.

• Three levels of basement car parking, accessed via St Georges Crescent

• A comprehensive landscape strategy across the entire site, including generous deep soil zones for mature tree planting and enhanced canopy cover.

As part of the proposal, Dare Property is also seeking to extend foreshore access from Pelican Reserve across a portion of the site, providing increased community access that is currently unavailable.

Sydney is experiencing a widespread housing shortage, and well-designed mid-rise development plays an important role in helping to meet growing demand.

As the population ages, there is increasing demand for accessible, low-maintenance homes that allow older residents to age in place. At the same time, high property prices and limited housing diversity are pricing out essential workers, creating workforce shortages and housing stress. The developments aim to provide a mix of high-quality and affordable housing, supporting a more inclusive community.

Rather than introducing high-rise towers, Dare Property is proposing mid-rise homes that reflect Drummoyne’s scale and identity.

The proposal aims to alleviate these pressures by dedicating 34 of the proposed homes to affordable rental housing for a minimum of 15 years.

Affordable housing provides financial stability, access to support services, and a secure environment, enabling residents to save money, improve their employment prospects, and develop essential life skills, ultimately facilitating their transition to market rental or home ownership.

Through this, the proposal supports moderate income workers, including essential workers, to continue living in and supporting the community of Drummoyne and surrounds.

By adding more well-located homes, including affordable homes, close to existing shops and services, the proposal will:

• Increase high quality apartment housing stock in the area, catering to downsizers who want to remain in their community.

• Help essential workers stay close to their jobs.

• Contribute to a mixed community through the inclusion of affordable homes.

Affordable housing is reasonably priced housing to provide stable and secure options for individuals and families on low to moderate incomes. Affordable housing is designed to ensure that these households can afford to live in a home without experiencing financial stress.

Affordable housing provides a range of benefits to the wider community. This includes retaining key workers – such as teachers, nurses and emergency service personnel – in local areas, ensuring critical services and facilities are adequately staffed.

To qualify as affordable housing in NSW, the homes need to be managed by an accredited Community Housing Provider.

To find out more about affordable housing, visit the Homes NSW website.

Affordable housing can serve as a crucial stepping stone, enabling individuals and families to eventually move into market-rate housing or home ownership. This is achieved by:

• Boosting financial stability: by reducing the burden of high rent, affordable housing allows residents to save money, pay off debts, and build financial reserves. This financial stability is essential for future housing opportunities

• Increasing access to services: many certified affordable housing providers offer access to support services such as job training, education, and financial counselling. These services empower residents to improve their employment prospects and income levels, making it easier to transition to market-rate housing

• Creating a more stable environment: a secure and stable living environment enables residents to focus on personal and professional growth without the ongoing stress of housing insecurity. This stability is key to planning and achieving long-term goals

• Building community networks: living in affordable housing often means being part of a supportive community. These networks can provide valuable resources, information, and encouragement, helping residents navigate the path to greater independence

• Enhancing skill development: affordable housing initiatives sometimes include programs that help residents develop essential life skills, such as budgeting, home maintenance, and tenant rights. These skills are crucial for successfully managing market-rate housing or home ownership.

• By providing a stable foundation and access to resources, affordable housing equips residents with the tools and confidence needed to move towards greater housing independence and long-term success.

Dare Property has commissioned several technical studies to understand the potential impacts of the proposal and suggest mitigation measures. These include:

• View analysis and visual impact assessments

• Shadow studies

• Traffic and transport studies

• Social Impact Assessment

Dare Property is seeking approval to construct two apartment buildings at 72-76 St Georges Crescent, Drummoyne - a nine storey building fronting St Georges Crescent and an eight-storey building towards Parramatta River. To facilitate this height, Dare Property is preparing what’s known as a Clause 4.6 Variation request that seeks approval to vary the maximum building height control.

Like many developments introducing greater density, there will be some changes to existing views.

Detailed view analysis will be undertaken to understand these impacts. Dare Property are committed to sharing this information clearly so the community can see exactly what’s proposed.

With the proposed height increase, we acknowledge there will be increased overshadowing of nearby properties, particularly during the winter months when the sun is lower in the sky.

Detailed shadow analysis will be submitted as part of the development application, showing how sunlight access is affected at different times of day on the shortest day of the year (21 June).

If approved, Dare Property will prepare a Construction Management Plan that must be endorsed by the relevant consent authority NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure before any work onsite begins. This plan will outline how impacts like dust, noise, and traffic will be managed using best-practice methods. The community will be notified before construction starts.

If approved, Dare Property will prepare a Construction Management Plan that must be endorsed by the relevant consent authority NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure before any work onsite begins. This plan will outline how impacts like dust, noise, and traffic will be managed using best-practice methods. The community will be notified before construction starts.

The proposal will be lodged as a State Significant Development Application which will be assessed and determined by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Dare Property will consult with Council as it prepares its proposal. Council can also make a submission on the proposal once DPHI publicly exhibits it.

Dare Property has commissioned engagement consultants Urbis to support community consultation.

Urbis and Dare Property will engage with direct neighbours and the wider community to understand their feedback early and ensure this is considered in the proposals.

Feedback received throughout this consultation period will be collated into an Engagement Outcomes Report. This Report will be provided to DPHI and considered in the assessment of the proposal.

To ask questions or provide feedback, please:

• Complete the feedback form on this website

• Complete the Social Impact Assessment survey

• Contact Urbis on:

• 1800 244 863

• engagement@urbis.com.au
  

The community also has the option to make a formal submission on the proposals. This will be available when the proposals go on public exhibition.