News Category: Insights
Review of Environmental Factors: The five things you need to know
In many cases public authorities can undertake development ‘without consent’ or ‘without development consent’. This means that they do not need a formal development application (DA) […]
Growth in the Hunter: Australia’s Leading Regional Economy
According to the Hunter Regional Plan 2036, the Hunter is the leading regional economy in Australia and is currently home to more than 860,000 people, a […]
Understanding the Changes to Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) plays an important role in underpinning the design, construction, and safety of buildings throughout […]
The Rise of Strata Certification in Northern NSW
With a growing population in Australia and a need for the provision of a diverse range of housing products that suit differing budgets, strata subdivision offers […]
Regional NSW Transport Infrastructure Boom
Transport infrastructure in regional NSW plays a vital role in helping to ensure access to jobs, education, health care and other services, as well as enabling the […]
The NSW Government Introduces the Planning Delivery Unit
In April 2020, the NSW Government announced plans to fast-track the planning process during the COVID-19 crisis to help keep the economy moving. This included the […]
The Mamre Road Precinct Unlocks New Jobs in Western Sydney
According to the NSW Government, the approval of the $2.6 billion Mamre Road Precinct will further secure Western Sydney’s future as a global hub for logistics […]
What is CPTED? Understanding the Importance of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED is a multidisciplinary approach used to design out crime in the natural and built environment. CPTED has become popular […]
Another step forward…or is it? The NSW Government announces essential criteria for the Planning System Acceleration Program
These policy changes are driven by the underlying fact that the building and construction industry significantly contributes to the economy and has been flagged by the […]
NSW Government fast-tracks planning process during COVID-19 crisis
The NSW Government has introduced the Planning System Acceleration Program which, as it is rolled out in the coming weeks, will seek to cut red tape […]
