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24 September 2009
We have has reviewed the Draft Tamworth Regional Local Environmental Plan 2009 (the plan) and identified some issues of concern.File Size:
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15 September 2009
The review must consider: the status of regional cities; land that has been strategically identified as being suitable for urban development, even if outside of the Sydney Metropolitan area and/or not currently zoned urban; and clearing that is subject to an approval under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.File Size:
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11 September 2009
Local government taxes, fees and charges have had a significant and adverse impact on the development industry.File Size:
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11 September 2009
The State Plan should include a new target that clearly states the number of zoned and serviced lots ready for development and a timeframe in which these lots will be produced. Its also important that the NSW Government measure its performance based on actual outcomes on the ground.The new State Plan must include real and measurable targets for timely assessments of rezonings and the finalisation of standard instrument compliant local environmental plans. The State must also take the lead and actually articulate the level of population growth around centres and corridors and specify a timeframe. Finally, the wording of the State Plan on local council infrastructure contributions should reflect the governments public commitment.
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10 September 2009
The proposed legislation sets a dangerous precedent because it empowers the government to make regulations willy-nilly that may profoundly affect the property rights of NSW citizens.File Size:
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09 September 2009
We have grave concerns with the use of section 94A plans to gradually increase taxes imposed on new development. Furthermore the Urban Taskforce must record its alarm with the disclosure by Council that the existing plan will not meet legislative requirements outlined in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.File Size:
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31 August 2009
These two documents, as currently conceived, will further complicate the development assessment process. They will increase the emphasis on box ticking, at the expense of a genuine evaluation of the individual merit of development applications.File Size:
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26 August 2009
Despite their best efforts, many developers are unable to proceed with long-planned projects because their creditor has abandoned them and/or there is a lack of willingness from major banks to extend credit to new projects.File Size:
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07 August 2009
Density and land-use mix are crucial to the success of areas well serviced by public transport. Restrictive height controls are not a meaningful way to go about preserving the urban environment.File Size:
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