As new laws fast-tracking duplex developments meet resistance from NSW local governments, Urban Taskforce says councils are being “mischievous” while experts call for focus on evidence.
25 May, 2018
NSW’s controversial new planning laws come into operation today (1 March 2018), and not everybody is happy. At the centre of the new system are Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAPs), which will take over the planning process from councils for all developments between $5 million and $30 million. Each council is to appoint its […]
1 March, 2018
The NSW Government has released an online tool that shows graphically key demographic attributes of the state’s regions. The People and Places Dashboard shows data such as population age groups, household composition, and land usage. The data is projected 20 years into the future. The website was launched by Minister for Planning and Housing Anthony […]
16 October, 2017
IHAP are now mandatory for all councils in Greater Sydney and Wollongong.
10 August, 2017
Stamp duty concessions expanded.
1 June, 2017
Options paper by next month.
19 April, 2017
Sunny side up for Nyngan renewable savings.
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