The Department of Planning is proposing to expand the range of signs that do not require development approval if certain standards are met. A discussion paper has been released by the Department, seeking feedback on the proposed classification of a…
New Planning Appeal Provisions To Commence
25 Feb, 2011
On 28 February 2011, a number of significant changes will be made to planning appeal and review processes. The changes include the following: Greater range of internal reviews available – an applicant’s right of internal review will be expanded to…
Planning Agreements Given Further Legal Force
24 Feb, 2011
On and from 25 February 2011, planning agreements will be given further legal force through amendments to be made to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (EPA Reg). The…
It is now well established that a condition requiring a contribution under s94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 cannot not be imposed on a modification application under section 96 of that Act (see Peter Duffield and Associates…
A raft of changes will be made to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (Codes SEPP) on 25 February 2011. The proposed changes will increase the area to which the Codes SEPP applies and expand…
Councils have long had exemption from liability in relation to advice given or actions done in good faith in relation to flood liable land and coastal zones. From 25 February 2011, this exemption will extend to advice given and actions…
The new conciliation-arbitration process for residential development appeals commences on 7 February 2010. It replaces the former Minister Sartor’s scheme for planning arbitrators. Residential development appeals are class 1 appeals involving development and modification applications for detached single dwellings and…