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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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31 July 2009
The ANEF system provides certainty. Airport Planning must integrate consideration of on-site land-use with off-site environmental impact to meet community expectations, but additional red-tape is not the solution.File Size:
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29 July 2009
This letter reflects our most serious concerns with the new Director-Generals requirements for the preparation of planning proposals.File Size:
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27 July 2009
While we think it can be improved, the finalisation of this document has the potential to improve the transparency of the development assessment process. However, the document does need to be changed.File Size:
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20 July 2009
We're asking for industry consultation before the Department of Planning adopts new model clauses or amends existing clauses. In relation to the existing clauses, we have concerns with clause 6.1 (Arrangements for designated State public infrastructure) and clause 6.4 (Development of the foreshore must ensure access).File Size:
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20 July 2009
We think the 1 per cent cap on percentage-based development levies should be kept in Burwood and Bankstown.File Size:
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