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flag NSW’s HDA has sped up 325 housing projects since 2025, bypassing local councils and sparking controversy over lost community input and unchecked development.

flag Since its January 2025 launch, NSW’s Housing Delivery Authority has fast-tracked 325 projects, allowing developers to bypass local councils and seek state-level approvals. flag Critics say the system has enabled major expansions of housing developments—such as projects in Concord West, Kellyville, and Campsie that more than doubled in size or height—often reviving proposals previously rejected by local authorities. flag While developers claim the HDA removes political delays and boosts housing supply, local councils and residents argue it undermines community input, planning rules, and urban character, especially in areas like the Blue Mountains where concerns over safety, environment, and aesthetics have grown.

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