A brief history of Planning in New South Wales
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Month: July 2020
Development Application Objections
First and foremost, you should only consider objections to development applications if you genuinely believe the application does not comply with relevant standards or guidelines, fails to consider relevant matters, does not regard the local character and amenity and/or will result in an unreasonable impact on your property. Development within a reasonable context is beneficial for everyone; it …
Site Compatibility Certificate – Seniors Housing
This article provides an overview of the purpose of the Site Compatibility Certificate (SCC) in relation to the Seniors SEPP. In 2004, the NSW state government introduced the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004 (Seniors Living SEPP) in response to NSW’s ageing population. In 2016, there were more …
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The Land Rezoning Process in NSW
Land rezoning offers potentially very lucrative returns to a landowner, and many people wish their property had a higher and better use. Rezonings are not a walk in the park and usually are quite a costly endeavour. Many clients want to know if we can assist them with rezoning their property; however, there are a few …
Boarding Houses and Affordable Rental Housing
What is a boarding house? A boarding house is a residential building with individual units, and may have shared amenities, such as communal kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. However, there are many new generation boarding houses that have self-contained units with individual bathrooms and kitchens. This type of accommodation is targeted towards young professionals, students, …