NSW Planning Policy Update To Increase Housing Capacity in R2 and R3 Zones
NSW Planning Policy Update To Increase Housing Capacity in R2 and R3 zones NSW Government has announced changes to fast-track supply of residential homes and increase housing capacity in…
Tweed Shire Council’s Initiative to Reduce DA Backlog
Due to the unprecedented level of application activity over the last 12 – 24 months, Tweed Shire Council will implement Development Application (DA) Backlog Reduction Program 2022, putting in…
NSW Planning Portal – Government Service Fees
The NSW Government is introducing service fees for certain applications on the NSW Planning Portal that are payable by the applicant during the application process. These fees support the ongoing…
Low Rise Housing Diversity Code and Development of Medium Density Housing in NSW
Since 1 July 2020, the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code specified in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (the Codes SEPP) has been operational across…
NSW First Home Buyers – Now is a great time to consider your DA
The NSW Government has just announced a temporary pause in stamp duty for new homes under $800,000 for first home buyers. HIA has welcomed this construction boost initiative and believes…
NSW Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code Partial Moratorium Extended
The NSW Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code’s partial moratorium has been extended until 31 October for an independent review. Current expectations are that the review will be completed and…
New NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EPA) March 2018
New NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EPA), March 2018 The new NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act commences 1 March 2018. Implementation of the new Act will occur over…