A major rezoning of Gosford City Centre is set to be fast-tracked, unlocking approximately 1,900 new homes, supporting jobs and creating better public spaces.
The rezoning proposal will help meet growing housing demand on the Central Coast and support a vibrant city centre with easy access to transport and schools.
The rezoning will update and consolidate planning controls for Gosford City Centre and West Gosford. This will make it easier and faster to deliver new homes while prioritising design excellence and liveability.
The rezoning aligns with the Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 and the Gosford Urban Design Framework, which set the long-term vision for a sustainable and inclusive city centre.
The 283-hectare rezoning builds on major NSW Government investments in Gosford, including:
- $348 million for the redevelopment of Gosford Hospital
- $20 million for the construction of a clinical school and research institute
- $40 million for planning the Gosford Bypass to improve transport connections
The rezoning will be progressed under the State Significant Rezoning Policy, which promotes faster decisions and coordinated housing and infrastructure delivery.
The NSW Government will continue working with local stakeholders to ensure the city centre’s growth reflects the needs and aspirations of the Gosford community.
Public exhibition of the proposal is expected in 2026. For more information, visit State Significant Rezoning Policy | Planning.
NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully, said that the State Government is setting Gosford up for the future with a clear plan that will make it easier to build the right kind of housing in the right places – close to jobs, transport and services.
“The State Government is backing the Central Coast with the planning certainty and infrastructure needed to support a strong and sustainable future,” Scully said.
NSW Minister for Central Coast, David Harris, said that this is a major step forward for Gosford and the Central Coast – unlocking new homes, jobs, and public spaces in the capital of the region.
“Gosford is the gateway to the Central Coast, and this rezoning is a big boost to further enable it to fulfil its enormous potential as a vibrant, connected city centre that attracts investment and creates opportunities for locals,” Harris said.
HIA Hunter Executive Director, Craig Jennion, said that the rezoning provides an exciting opportunity for the Central Coast.
“The announcement that the rezonings and consolidated planning controls for Gosford City Centre and West Gosford will be progressed under the State Significant Rezoning Policy demonstrates serious intent to tackle the housing crisis,” Jennion said.
“Announcements such as this provide the certainty the construction sector needs. As a result, the NSW Government is giving builders and developers the confidence to invest capital and resources in Gosford.
“With a high level of demand for residential building on the Central Coast, the rezoning will in time be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock.
“Over time the supply of diverse housing will also have a significant impact on broader economic activity, which will in turn result in societal benefits.
“This precinct provides a once in a generation opportunity to be ambitious. Governments, industry and the broader community must dream big to ensure we develop this locality to its full potential.”
