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Dual occupancy dwellings: Can I build one on my land?
Dual occupancy dwellings, also known as a duplexes, can maximise the value of land for property owners and developers. Dual occupancies are defined in the

Housing Diversity SEPP: Boarding Houses, Affordable Housing, Seniors Living & Build-to-Rent
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) is presently exhibiting a new policy; Proposed Housing Diversity SEPP. The explanation of intended effect (EIE) states there are

Part Two: The land subdivision process
What is the process of a land subdivision? This article is the first in a multipart series about How to do a land subdivision? Part One: Feasibility

Part One: Feasibility of a Land Subdivision
Learn here on the Precise Planning blog about land subdivisions, starting with the feasibility of a land subdivision – Part 1 of 5

A brief history of Planning in New South Wales
Learn with Precise Planning about A Brief History Planning in New South Wales: planning legislation, strategic objectives, and pathways.

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

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

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

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,