How to Develop Your Backyard: Dual Occupancy Guide NSW
Complete guide to dual occupancy development in NSW. Learn how to add a second dwelling to your property, understand approval pathways, and maximise your site's potential.
Read More171 suburbs across NSW, 800m from train stations, Pattern Book compliant. Check if your site qualifies for LMR development.
The NSW Government's Low and Mid Rise Housing initiative has opened development opportunities across 171 suburbs. Eligible sites are within 800 metres of train stations and suitable for 2 to 4 storey development.
The LMR policy applies to residential zones across Greater Sydney, Newcastle, and the Central Coast. If your site meets the criteria, you may qualify for fast tracked Pattern Book approvals, achieving CDC approval in as little as 10 days instead of the typical 6 to 12 month DA process. Our team will verify your eligibility and provide a detailed feasibility assessment.
If you checked most boxes, your site likely qualifies. Submit your details below for a free feasibility assessment.
Pattern Book compliant designs for townhouses, semi-detached dwellings, and low-rise apartments.
Submit your site details and our team will assess zoning, constraints, and opportunities. You'll receive a preliminary feasibility assessment outlining development potential and estimated timelines.
Thank you for your interest. Our team will review your site details and be in touch within 1 to 2 business days.
138 Burwood Road
Burwood NSW 2134
We'll assess your site against LMR eligibility criteria within 1 to 2 business days.
You'll receive a preliminary feasibility overview including development potential.
A team member will discuss findings and next steps in detail.
Once you submit your site details, our team begins a thorough evaluation process. Unlike traditional development pathways that can take months just to assess feasibility, our streamlined approach delivers clarity within days, not weeks.
Within 24 to 48 hours, we verify your site's location against the 171 LMR eligible suburbs and confirm proximity to train stations. We also check zoning classifications and any obvious site constraints.
Our team assesses development potential based on your lot size, existing structures, and Pattern Book design compatibility. We identify which dwelling types (townhouse, dual occupancy, apartments) suit your site best.
You receive a preliminary feasibility report outlining what's possible on your site, estimated yield (number of dwellings), and indicative timelines. This gives you the information needed to make an informed decision.
A dedicated team member walks you through the findings, answers your questions, and explains next steps. If you decide to proceed, we introduce you to our M-I-A partnership ecosystem of manufacturers, investors, and advisors.
No obligation, no cost. This initial assessment is completely free. We believe in demonstrating value before asking for commitment. Our success depends on yours.
The NSW Government has designated 171 suburbs across Greater Sydney, Newcastle, and the Central Coast as eligible for Low and Mid Rise Housing development. Eligible sites must be within 800 metres of a train station and in appropriate residential zones. When you submit your site address, our team cross-references against the official LMR suburb list and verifies station proximity using cadastral mapping. We'll confirm eligibility within 24 to 48 hours of your submission.
The minimum required information is your site address. This allows us to verify eligibility, check zoning, and assess basic site constraints. Additional helpful details include your current ownership status, intended use (personal, investment, or development sale), any existing structures on the site, and your timeline expectations. The more context you provide in the "Additional Details" field, the more tailored our preliminary assessment can be.
No. The preliminary site assessment is completely free with no obligation to proceed. We provide this service because we want potential partners to understand their options before making any commitments. Our business model succeeds when your project succeeds. We're invested in finding the right opportunities, not in collecting fees for assessments. If your site isn't eligible or suitable, we'll tell you honestly and explain why.
If your site qualifies for LMR development, we'll present your options during a consultation call. Next steps typically include detailed site analysis, design selection from our Pattern Book compliant options, and introduction to our M-I-A partnership ecosystem, connecting you with IPG manufacturers for building delivery, Abacus Finance for project funding, and our development management team for approvals and coordination. The entire process from assessment to move-in ready homes can be as short as 6 to 9 months.
Complete guide to dual occupancy development in NSW. Learn how to add a second dwelling to your property, understand approval pathways, and maximise your site's potential.
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