LMR Stage 2 · Cumberland LGA · Western Sydney
LMR Stage 2 Feasibility in Cumberland LGA — Know What Your Block Is Worth in 48 Hours
Since February 2025, thousands of Cumberland blocks previously limited to one dwelling can now accommodate up to four — as of right. Most landowners don't know yet. That's your window.
The policy change
What Is LMR Stage 2 and Why Does It Matter for Cumberland?
The NSW Government's Low-Medium Residential Housing SEPP came into effect in February 2025. Stage 2 expanded the zones and corridors where higher-density development is permitted as of right — meaning you don't need a rezoning, you just need to qualify.
For Cumberland LGA, eligible corridors include blocks within 800m of these stations. If your block is zoned R2 or R3, there's a strong chance LMR Stage 2 applies to you.
* Eligibility also depends on lot size, road frontage, and overlay checks (flood, acid sulfate, heritage). Altyra verifies all of these in the report.
What you receive
What Altyra's LMR Feasibility Report Covers
Our $1,500 Feasibility Triage is specific to your lot, your council, and the current market — not a generic template. Every report includes:
Zone & LMR Eligibility Confirmation
We check your lot against the LMR SEPP, Cumberland LEP 2021, and any applicable DCP overlays. You'll know whether LMR Stage 2 applies — and if not, what alternative pathway is available.
Yield Scenarios
Based on your lot dimensions, we model the maximum number of dwellings achievable and the most financially viable typology — duplex, manor house, or townhouse.
Gross Realisable Value (GRV)
Comparable sales analysis from current Cumberland data to show what the completed dwellings would sell for today. Not the suburb next door. Yours.
Total Development Cost (TDC)
Construction, professional fees, DA/CDC costs, council contributions, and holding costs — all itemised. No line items hidden or bundled together.
Residual Land Value (RLV)
The maximum you should pay for the land — or if you already own it, the development surplus available to you after all costs are covered.
Pathway Recommendation
CDC (20-day approval) or DA (full council assessment) — we tell you which route to take and why, before you commit to either. No ambiguity.
What sets us apart
Why Landowners in Cumberland Choose Altyra
Independent — No Builder on Our Payroll
Many feasibility services in Western Sydney are run by design-and-build operators whose "free" feasibility is priced into their build margin. Altyra has no building arm, no preferred builder kickbacks, and no design studio to feed. We get paid by you and work for you.
Deep Cumberland Planning Knowledge
Cumberland Council operates under Cumberland LEP 2021 with its own DCP, contribution plan, and processing culture. We know the setback requirements, deep soil provisions, stormwater constraints, and DA officer expectations across Merrylands, Granville, Guildford, Auburn, Berala, and Lidcombe.
Current Numbers — Not 2022 Benchmarks
We refresh our construction cost benchmarks every quarter. A feasibility based on old build rates in today's market is worse than useless — it's dangerous. Altyra uses live subcontractor data and recent tender outcomes to keep TDC estimates accurate.
We Tell You When Not to Proceed
The most valuable thing a consultant can do is tell you not to proceed with a project that doesn't make financial sense. We'd rather lose a client to honesty than build a relationship on a deal that costs them money.
Simple process
How It Works
From sending us your address to receiving a full written report — four steps, 48 hours, no obligation beyond the report fee.
Fill in the form with your lot address and any existing information you have — DA history, survey, or title documents.
Within a few hours we'll confirm whether your site is a strong candidate for LMR Stage 2 and flag any immediate disqualifiers — before you commit.
Within 48 hours of payment, you receive a full written feasibility report plus a 15-minute phone walkthrough with Patrick Danso.
If the numbers stack up, we move straight into DA or CDC management. If they don't, you've invested $1,500 to avoid a far larger mistake.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to find out what your block can do?
Get Your LMR Feasibility Report in 48 Hours
$1,500 fixed fee. If your site doesn't qualify for LMR Stage 2, we'll let you know before you pay — no charge for the initial check.