Blacktown City Mayor hails common sense win for the community after changes to rezoning
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting has hailed as a win for the community the NSW Government moving away from plans to add many thousands of new homes to Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens without adequate infrastructure.
The NSW Government’s revised Bella Vista and Kellyville rezoning proposal has removed Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens from the area and dramatically scaled down the new homes planned from 20,700 to 4,600.
Mayor Bunting with the community had successfully appealed for extended community consultation given there were no plans for new community facilities, parks or increased road capacity.
“The NSW Government decision to remove Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens from the rezoning is a win for common sense,” he said.
“I heard from many residents who were concerned about the lack of infrastructure planned to accompany the proposed development.
“I’m pleased Council and local representatives were able to advocate and achieve a better outcome for our community, and I thank the NSW Government for its response.”
The Department of Planning received 5,390 submissions about the Bella Vista and Kellyville rezoning proposal.
In addition to the reduced housing target, the changes to the Bella Vista and Kellyville rezoning proposal will include more parks and trees.
