Inner West residents fight council rezoning over 20-storey Lilyfield plan
The Inner West Council is advancing its Fairer Future rezoning scheme despite intense resident opposition to allowing 20-storey buildings in Lilyfield.
The Inner West Council has voted to move forward with the second stage of its Fairer Future rezoning scheme. Residents oppose the plan strongly.
The plan would allow buildings up to 20 storeys in Lilyfield, close to light rail stops. Residents say the scale of development is too large and poorly planned.
The council voted 8-7 to reject an extension of the public feedback period, which ends on October 28. Mayor Darcy Byrne has said that 20-storey blocks are over the top.
He said he would seek advice on scaling back those proposals. Pro-housing groups support the rezoning as needed to address Sydney's housing shortage.
- more than 30,000
- New dwellings proposed
- 20 storeys
- Max height in Lilyfield
- 8-7 to reject extension
- Council vote
- October 28
- Public feedback ends
Why it mattersSydney faces acute housing shortages, making high-density rezoning contentious between residents concerned about overdevelopment and advocates for more homes.
AustraliaInner West Sydney residents will see major changes to their suburbs, while the broader city continues debating how to deliver more affordable housing.
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