30/09/2026
OVER 300% FSR UPLIFT: OUR LATEST HDA SUCCESS IN SUTHERLAND
We’re pleased to share another important HDA milestone for A+ Design Group.
Our Sutherland project has been recommended by the Housing Delivery Authority to progress through the State Significant Development pathway, with concurrent rezoning.
The proposal represents a significant uplift from the existing planning controls:
FSR: 3:1 → 12.2:1
Height: 40m → 71m
Development capacity: more than 4× the existing FSR
But this project was never simply about asking for more density.
The strategic case examines how HDA and LMR reforms, surrounding development, transport accessibility, existing infrastructure and Sutherland’s future growth can work together to support substantially greater housing capacity.
Located within Sutherland Town Centre and approximately 400 metres from Sutherland Station, the site is positioned to translate existing transport, services and infrastructure into additional housing supply.
Good strategic planning is not just about understanding what a site can deliver today. It is about anticipating where policy, housing demand and the city are heading tomorrow, then finding the point where they align.
Do good. Do well. Deliver housing where it makes sense.
A significant milestone for our client and project team, and an exciting next stage as the proposal progresses through detailed planning and design assessment.