The NSW government has accepted recommendations for overhauling infrastructure contributions – but councils say there are some red flags.
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$1.1b developer levy to fund Aerotropolis infrastrucure
A special levy on developers will pay for infrastructure at the Sydney Aerotropolis.
Productivity Commission review backs rate reform
The NSW Productivity Commission says it supports linking council rates to population.
Councils alarmed at state overreach
NSW councils have sounded the alarm over the prospect of state meddling in local infrastructure decisions as a result of COVID-19.
Approvals fast tracked for NSW projects
The NSW government has earmarked 24 projects to be fast-tracked through the planning process.
Developer contributions under review in NSW
The NSW government has ordered a review of developer contributions and levies.
NSW planning changes let supermarkets operate 24/7
Emergency changes to NSW planning laws mean supermarkets can operate around the clock.
e-Planning to become mandatory from July
e-Planning will become mandatory for metropolitan NSW councils from July.
Council curfews accused of fueling panic buying
Councils are being asked to waive supermarket delivery curfews to help minimise panic buying.
Independent planning commissioners to be cut
A reformed NSW planning oversight body will have fewer commissioners.