Education and Child Care SEPP
On 1 September 2017, the NSW Government’s new State Environmental Planning Policy (Educational Establishments and Child Care Facilities) 2017 commenced.
Biodiversity Reforms and new Vegetation SEPP
The NSW Government has recently introduced a new suite of Land Management and Biodiversity Conservation reforms which create a framework for the regulation of native vegetation clearing in NSW.
EP&A Regulation Review
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has commenced a review of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (the Regulation), and is welcoming feedback on a Review Issues Paper until 24 November 2017.
Public exhibition – Archaeological sites
Council is proposing to amend Mosman Local Environmental Plan 2012 to delete the listing of three archaeological heritage items – A484, A485 and A488 – based on a heritage review of the sites. The items are a former tram terminus in Avenue Road, and former quarries in Avenue Road, and between Harnett Avenue and Royalist Road. A revised heritage listing for the former tram terminus site will be included in the LEP.
Future of Short Term Letting in NSW – why you need to have your say before October 31
Since late 2015 the number of short term holiday rentals listed in Mosman (such as Stayz and Airbnb) increased from 200 to over 430. Council continues to receive enquiries from Mosman residents and property owners on this issue, with concerns about amenity impacts as well as questions about permissibility.
Planning panels legislation
Last week the NSW Parliament passed legislation that would amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act to remove the role of Councillors from determining development applications, among other things, under Part 4 of the Act. These functions will be required to be undertaken by an independent panel of experts called a local planning panel.
2016 Census Data Released
What happened to the Census data you provided last year?
In late June, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released their first batch of data from the 2016 Census. The ABS will release further data from the census throughout the second half of 2017.
Housing Capacity Model
Why do we need to establish our housing capacity?
Council staff recently did some research to work out what capacity exists within our existing planning controls for additional dwellings.
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.
Apply now for Heritage Assistance Fund
Apply now for the Heritage Assistance Fund
Heritage Fund applications for the 2016/17 financial year are still open.