More than 9,000 "green" homes planned for Wilton in Sydney’s south-west

More than 9,000 homes with bigger backyards are part of a vision that will boost housing supply in Wilton in Sydney’s south-west. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the final Wilton Development Control Plan (DCP) balances the need for housing as well as ensuring its green future. “Wilton will change the face of development in the Macarthur, with improved standards for backyard sizes to facilitate trees, front gardens and lighter colour palettes to help reduce the urban heat island effect,” Mr Stokes said. “This means, for the first time, homes are required to have light coloured roofs. "We are determined to help to keep the temperatures of our homes and streets cooler in the summer months, especially in Sydney’s western and south-western suburbs.” Mr Stokes said the DCP would also ensure that neighbourhood plans and subsequent development applications are in accordance with biodiversity principles, and would provide a sensitive urban interface with important koala habitat and koala corridors in the Wilton Growth Area. Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith added the aim is to make Wilton more than liveable - we want it to be resilient. To support the implementation of the DCP, the Wilton Housing Complying Development Code Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) is also out for public comment. “Quality public spaces are important for thriving communities and this work will ensure Wilton has leafy streets, trees in every yard and open spaces for everyone to enjoy.”