NORTHERN Beaches Council  is hosting information sessions for residents on the NSW government’s proposals to increase housing heights and density on the Northern Beaches.

Council has called on the government to scrap the proposals due to the anticipated scale of proposed development having long lasting environmental and social impacts for the local area.

Mayor Sue Heins encouraged local residents to attend an information session to understand what the proposals would mean for them.

“We want to be part of the solution to Sydney’s housing crisis, but we cannot support this one-size-fits-all approach to housing density which will put inappropriate housing in inappropriate locations and take away Council’s ability to properly and strategically plan for growth in our area,” Mayor Heins said.

“I encourage residents to register to attend one of the sessions to learn more about what is proposed, how it will affect you and what you can do about it.”

The sessions will be hosted by Council Planning staff who will host one event in each of the 5 Council wards. The events are free but registration is essential.

Dates and session times: www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/planning-and-development/planning-future/planning-growth/housing/information-sessions-proposed-housing-reforms