News Category: Insights
UPDATE – Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code Deferred for 50 Councils
Unfortunately, the State Government announced on 6 July 2018 that the Code will only apply to 7 Sydney Councils and the Code will be deferred from […]
Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code
This Code, which will be incorporated into the existing Exempt and Complying Development State Environmental Planning Policy, will make it easier for developers and property owners […]
Revitalisation of Gosford
The funding announcement was supported by release of the Gosford City Urban Design and Implementation Framework (UDIF) by the NSW Government Architect. The UDIF provides a […]
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act Update
The overhaul of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act has resulted in a completely new numbering system which may generate some confusion in the short term.
What is in store for the Woy Woy Sporties?
The proposal is a high quality and responsive design, consisting of 63 seniors housing independent living units, a new club, retail tenancies and 136 basement level […]
Sediment and Erosion Control in the spotlight for the EPA and Council
The Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG) will be joining forces with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local Councils in the Parramatta River area throughout May, […]
Private Subdivision Certification in NSW
The Building Professionals Board has recently provided new advice to all Councils regarding private subdivision certification in NSW. The advice was provided in the Board’s March 2017 […]
Sydney District Plan
The districts plans will directly inform local council planning and influence the decisions of state agencies are integrative to managing the State Governments Greater Sydney Region Plan for future growth.
Council Mergers
On the 12th of May 2016 the NSW state government announced the mergers of 19 Councils across the State. These Council mergers seek to improve efficiencies by streamlining administration and delivering cost savings to the communities. The Council mergers also seek to make it easier to implement infrastructure requirements that are essential to the growing populations.
Smart Cities Plan
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s recent release of the Smart Cities Plan is a welcomed focus on our cities by the Federal Government. Features of the Smart […]
