In July 2025, the NSW Government launched the Housing Pattern Book, a curated collection of eight architect-designed, low‑rise home templates for dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses, and manor‑house apartments.

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These designs are built to be adaptable, sustainable and cost-effective. They are endorsed by the Government Architect NSW and come with integrated landscape plans and technical documentation.

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Fast-Track Your Approval

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The Pattern Book designs benefit from a new complying development pathway.

 

If your project adheres to the specified designs, a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) can be issued within 10 days, significantly faster than standard timelines.

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These plans are pre-assessed to meet the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy requirements making them CDC-ready and streamlining the planning process.

The Pattern Book includes eight flexible designs suitable for a range of needs:

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• Dual Occupancies (semi-detached homes)

• Terraces (attached dwellings sharing walls)

• Townhouses

• Manor‑House Apartments (compact, multi‑unit dwellings) 

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These low‑rise options (1–2 storeys) provide modern, efficient housing choices that suit families, downsizers and young professionals.

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How StraightLine Planning Can Help

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StraightLine Town Planning offers end-to-end support for your Pattern Book project:

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• Design Selection: We help you choose the most suitable Pattern Book design for your site and budget.

• Feasibility Review: Confirm CDC eligibility—checking zones (R1, R2, R3), lot size, and constraints like heritage or bushfire overlays.

• CDC Preparation: We prepare the required technical documentation, statements, and coordinate with an accredited designer for CDC submission.

• Fast-Track Lodgement: We manage the entire CDC application to ensure approval within the 10‑day timeframe.

• Landscape Guidance: Using the included landscape guide, we help incorporate sustainable planting suited to your site’s climate.

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Why It Matters

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The Pattern Book is a game-changer, making high-quality home design affordable, accessible and fast without sacrificing craftsmanship.

 

These pre-approved designs remove common barriers to building new homes.

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For property owners, builders or investors, this means less cost, fewer delays and more certainty, especially when combined with StraightLine’s experience navigating CDCs and housing policy.

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Do you have land you’d like to develop quickly and affordably?

 

Let StraightLine guide you through selecting a Pattern Book design and securing a CDC in just 10 days.