Land Rezoning - Striking the Right Balance in NSW?

 

The NSW State Government has proposed a new approach that gives developers the lead role in rezoning applications, but media reports indicate strong resistance from local councils. Should private companies take the lead in land rezoning that will impact the character and natural environment of regional communities? #planninglaw #planning #environment 

Relief for Developers

Everyone in the construction industry is aware of the ongoing labour and supply shortages affecting development across the state. Over the past two years there has been an unprecedented disruption to construction projects caused by the bushfires, Covid 19 and the SEQ floods. Now, the war in Ukraine is affecting worldwide timber supplies, and timber frames for housing are even more difficult to find. 

The Queensland Government has just granted a 12 month extension to development approvals (planning permits) to address these delays. The extension does not cover building approvals, but it will give developers some breathing space as they try to reorganise to deal with the new operating environment. Read more here and here.