Background
The Department is proposing to sell part Crown land adjoining 54–56 Merrigal Street, Griffith, through direct negotiation with the owner of the adjoining property. The purpose is to facilitate the development of 16 Specialist Disability Accommodation units.
Location: Lot 2086 in Deposited Plan 1203492
Area: 200 m2
Intended recipient/lessee: Brass Allied Holdings Pty Ltd.
Current use/zoning: The land is currently tenured by the adjoining landowner for access, carport, water drainage, and electricity supply.
Reason for proposal: The adjoining landholder approached the Department with a proposal to purchase part of the Crown land to enable the development of Specialist Disability Accommodation.
Key details
- The Department invites feedback on the proposed sale.
- The land is a long, narrow strip in the middle of freehold land. It is currently occupied under a Crown Lands tenure held by the adjoining landholder for the purpose of access, carport, water drainage, and electricity supply.
- The owner of the adjoining property approached the Department with a proposal to buy the Crown land to enable development of 16 Specialist Disability Accommodation Units, which have DA approval.
- An assessment determined that the land provides no current community benefit and has no functional community use. Given its location and current use, a direct sale is considered as the most appropriate option, in line with Crown land management policies.
- The land will be sold at current market value determined by an independent valuer.
Consultation
The public consultation period is open from Friday 19 December 2025 to Friday 30 January 2026. Submissions must be received by 5:00 pm Friday 30 January 2026.
How to make a submission
To provide feedback or make a submission, email [email protected] or mail Attn: Ellen Wilcox, NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, PO Box 2185, Dangar NSW 2309.
Please include the reference: 23/09640
Submissions close 5:00 pm Friday 30 January 2026.
Important
Submissions may be published on the Department’s website unless marked as confidential.
Assessment process
- All submissions will be considered before a final decision is made.
- The outcome will be published on the Crown Lands website.
Community Engagement Strategy
Engagement on this proposed lease is a requirement of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s Community Engagement Strategy. The Strategy has been developed to set an open and transparent framework for engaging the community about important decisions on Crown land. The Strategy acknowledges that needs vary between communities, and that a range of engagement approaches may be required to ensure community views are understood before important decisions are made.
Next steps
- Review of submissions.
- Final decision and notification.
- If sale proceeds: Completion of transfer/lease process.
Frequently asked questions
The Crown land is identified as part Lot 2086 DP 1203492 adjoining freehold land at 54 Merrigal Street, Griffith. The total area of the Crown land proposed for sale is approximately 200 m2 in size. It is a rectangular shaped parcel located in the middle of the adjoining freehold land.
The land proposed for sale is lawfully used and occupied by the adjoining landowner under a tenure agreement and is not currently used for any public purpose.
The Department was approached by the adjoining landholder with a proposal to purchase part of the Crown land. The Department has assessed this proposal and determined that the parcel of land has no functional community use.
Therefore, the Department considers that a sale by direct negotiation with the adjoining landholder is the best use for the part Crown land, given the location of the land and the planned development of Specialist Disability Accommodation units on the adjoining freehold land.
A proposed sale by direct negotiation with the adjoining landholder is considered the best and most appropriate option, given the nature, size and location of the land.
A sale by direct negotiation means the Department will negotiate exclusively with the adjoining landholder for the sale of the parcel, as opposed to offering the land for sale through a competitive public process.
If the sale of the parcel of land is approved, it will be carried out in accordance with the sale or lease of Crown land by direct negotiation policy IND-O-182 V6.0 (PDF, 146.4 KB) and the sale of Crown land policy IND-O-251 V3.0 (PDF, 404.8 KB)
Crown land must be sold at the current market rate as determined by a Certified Practicing Valuer.
Once a valuation is conducted, it is reviewed by the Department’s valuation services team to ensure the determined price reflects current market value.
The Department must follow the steps outlined in the Community Engagement Strategy. A decision will be made after the 42-day consultation period is completed and all comments and feedback provided by the community and stakeholders have been reviewed by the Department.
There is no guarantee that the proposed sale will progress.
The notification period for this proposed dealing is 42 days, commencing from Friday 19 December 2025 and closing at time 5:00 pm Friday 30 January 2026.
Public submissions are encouraged during this time. See below for more information on making a public submission.
To provide feedback or make a submission, email [email protected] or mail Attn: Ellen Wilcox, NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, PO Box 2185, Dangar NSW 2309.
Please ensure to include reference 23/09640 in your submission so that we know where to direct it.
The Department will review and evaluate all feedback received during the 42-day notification period with an emphasis on the importance of the land and how it is currently being used.
If the community raises issues that were unknown to the Department, we may need to engage further prior to making a final decision.
The community’s views are important and will contribute to the final decision on the use of Crown land. More information is available at Sale of Crown land.
You can find more information about the Community Engagement Strategy.
The final outcomes and decision of the proposed sale will be published on the Department’s webpage once a final decision is made.
All submitters will be informed of the decision once it has been made.