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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,
What is a Statement of Environmental Effects?
Updated October, 2021 What is a Statement of Environmental Effects? In simple terms, a Statement of Environmental Effects is the most important document in your
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Cavanagh v Wollondilly Shire Council (No 2) [2019]
It is of critical importance to have an exact understanding of legislation as it is written. This was demonstrated by the judgement by NSW Land
What is a Clause 4.6 Variation?
All development within local government areas (LGAs) in NSW is controlled by an environmental planning instrument called a Local Environmental Plan, or LEP for short.