Sydney’s housing landscape is continuing to shift, with major new developments planned across the city to accommodate a growing population. Now Cherrybrook is next in line for a major transformation. The NSW Government has finalised the rezoning of land around Cherrybrook Metro Station, clearing the way for thousands of new homes alongside a new town centre, public spaces and community facilities. The long-term plan will significantly increase housing close to public transport while also adding new shops, jobs and parkland to the area. With taller apartment buildings concentrated around the station and lower-rise development spreading further out, the precinct is set to have a major glow-up in the years ahead. Here’s what’s planned for Cherrybrook.
What’s changing in Cherrybrook
The biggest change will be the scale of new housing. Under the final planning controls, Cherrybrook could accommodate up to 10,000 homes, with at least 560 set aside as affordable housing. New buildings will range from four to 27 storeys, with the highest towers located closest to the metro and heights reducing further away.
The redevelopment won’t be limited to just apartments. Around five hectares of land will become public open space, including five new parks, while the area’s Blue Gum High Forest will remain protected. Plans also make room for a 3,000-square-metre library and community facility, and the expanded commercial offering is expected to support more than 200 retail jobs.
Some elements of the proposal were changed following public consultation, particularly around infrastructure needed as the population grows. The final rezoning includes improved walking and cycling connections and road upgrades, as well as provision for a new public primary school after 2041.
Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully said the combination of housing and infrastructure was key to the redevelopment, adding that the five new parks and open space would give local families “room to breathe as this community grows.”
The Cherrybrook rezoning forms part of the NSW Government’s broader push to increase housing supply across Sydney, with more than 80,000 homes currently under construction across the state. Residents can find more information, including maps and details of the final plans, on NSW Government.
