Recent Submissions on State Government Policy
What has happened so far?
The State Government are currently undertaking a range of reforms to the planning system.
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Heritage Fund applications for the 2016/17 financial year are still open.
Proposed planning changes for schools and child care centres
The State government has proposed changes to the planning framework affecting schools and child care centres. A draft State Environmental Planning Policy has been prepared and is currently on exhibition for public comment until April 7.
Overview of all Planning Reforms on Exhibition
The State Government are currently undertaking a range of reforms to the planning system.
NSW Planning Reforms – Draft Amendments now on Exhibition
Background to Review of EP&A Act
In 2012/13, the State Government underwent an extensive review of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act). This included a Green Paper in 2012, a White Paper in 2013 followed by a Planning Bill 2013 – Exposure Draft presented to Parliament. The Bill failed to become legislation partly due to sustained community objection to a number of reforms, including the proposed introduction of what was called “code assessable development”.
Draft North District Plan on Exhibition
The Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) is a new agency created by the State Government. The GSC are responsible for implementing the State’s metropolitan plan, A Plan for Growing Sydney and developing District Plans for Sydney’s six districts.
Middle Head Draft Plans
The Harbour Trust and National Parks and Wildlife Service manage adjoining lands at Middle Head as public parkland and are coordinating planning and community consultation.
Draft Plans on Exhibition – Late October Update
A number of draft plans are on exhibition or about to go on exhibition. These plans have potential impacts on Mosman.
Draft Section 94A Development Contributions Plan 2016
Council has resolved to exhibit a draft Section 94A Development Contributions Plan 2016 to replace the current Section 94A Development Contributions Plan 2012. Section 94A Contributions are payments made by persons undertaking development work to help fund the provision of public facilities.