NSW continues to suffer sharp falls in building approvals
30 August 2011
New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today confirm that NSW is experiencing a much sharper decline in building approvals, than any of the other larger states.COAG disappoints on planning reform and housing affordability
19 August 2011
The Urban Taskforce today said the Council of Australian Governments has failed to take any serious action in relation to the Productivity Commission report on Zoning and Development Assessments it commissioned in 2010, which was finalised in May this year.
Review of zoning plans template welcomed by developers
4 August 2011
The Urban Taskforce today welcomed the NSW Governments announcement that it will be transparently reviewing the template used for local environmental plans.
NSW faces clear and present danger, according to new ABS figures
2 August 2011
New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statics today reveal that NSWs private sector home approval rate is plummeting at more than three times the national rate and the value of approved business premises is in freefall.
Planning review welcome, but reform may be needed sooner rather than later
13 July 2011
The launch of a comprehensive review of the NSW planning system is welcome, but serious problems with the status-quo are likely to emerge before this review is complete, according to the Urban Taskforce.