Planning proposals
Shellharbour City Centre
Shellharbour
The NSW Government is taking action to increase the supply of low, medium and high-density housing to meet the needs of our growing and diverse populations now and in the future.
With Shellharbour expected to grow by almost 25,000 residents by 2041, we’re working proactively to deliver new homes and infrastructure to support the community as it grows.
The NSW Government has prepared the Shellharbour City Centre Rezoning Proposal which seeks to strengthen the city centre by significantly increasing the number and diversity of homes and jobs, expanding active retail frontages, improving transport links and providing 14.4 hectares of public open space.
Key features include:
- up to 10,000 new homes
- 10% affordable housing required on certain government-owned land and 5% on private land
- the generation of around 940 additional jobs alongside expanded retail and commercial uses
- building heights from 2–22 storeys, with taller buildings in the centre and lower heights towards the edges
- floor space ratios between 0.5:1 and 3.6:1
- better walking and cycling options and improved access to public transport
- the retention of TAFE NSW within the precinct.
View the Explanation of Intended Effect
This proposal was on public exhibition from 10 August 2026 to 30 September 2026.
The NSW Government also exhibited a separate rezoning proposal for the New Shellharbour Hospital Precinct. For more information on that proposal, please visit New Shellharbour Hospital Rezoning Proposal
Exhibition documents
Exhibition documents
- Explanation of Intended Effect
- Ecological Constraints Identification Report
- Economic Impact Assessment
- Flood Impact & Risk Assessment
- Infrastructure Report
- Land Capability Report
- Land Capability Report Appendix A
- Social Infrastructure Assessment
- Traffic Management & Accessibility Plan
- Urban Design Report
State Significant Rezoning Evaluation Panel
State Significant Rezoning Evaluation Panel