The NSW Government has reformed legislative instruments dealing with building sustainability as part of its Net Zero strategy for greenhouse gas emissions. The amendments will require construction of more cost-effective and lower emission residential, commercial and public buildings. The higher…
Many council’s local environmental plans (LEPs) include the model local clause 1.8A , which provides: 1.8A Savings provision relating to development applications [local] If a development application has been made before the commencement of this Plan in relation to land…
The ability for Councils to charge fees for an application for a Building Information Certificate (BIC) has been removed by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (EPA Reg 2021). An application for a BIC is made to the council…
On 28 October 2021, the NSW Government released several documents as part of the infrastructure contributions reform package for public consultation. These documents include: Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Infrastructure Contributions) Regulation 2021 (‘Amendment Regulation‘). Environmental Planning and Assessment (Local…