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News Category: Insights

31 Jan 2019

New Planning Controls for the Central Coast

The new planning controls on exhibition are the draft Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and the draft Central Coast Development Control Plan (CCDCP). Both the […]

9 Nov 2018

Brisbane Infrastructure Boom

The works tie in with Brisbane City Council’s ‘Long-Term Infrastructure Plan 2012-2031’ originally released in 2007. It looks to provide Australia’s third most populated city with […]

10 Oct 2018

Gosford: The Quiet Achiever

The theme of the conference was “Lessons for Growth, Jobs and Lifestyle” and was all about creating opportunities for growth in regional NSW.  Presentations were varied […]

24 Jul 2018

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 […]

21 Jun 2018

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 […]

12 Jun 2018

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 […]

11 Mar 2018

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.

22 Nov 2017

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 […]

24 Apr 2017

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, […]

18 Apr 2017

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 […]

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