NSW Government to simplify rezoning process following feedback from discussion paper NSW Government is simplifying the rezoning process by introducing new measures that aim to speed up the planning system and subsequently create new jobs, homes and open spaces. A new approach to rezonings in NSW The Planning Reform Action Plan is a series of …
NSW Government to increase BASIX standards NSW Government has proposed higher BASIX standards for new residential buildings as they work towards their 2050 target of net zero carbon emissions. How higher BASIX standards will affect you In working towards a net zero target by 2050, NSW Government has proposed an increase to BASIX standards for …
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Following the Building Ministers’ Meeting (BMM) that took place on 30 April 2021, a consensus to include minimum accessibility provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, was reached.
Following a recent Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Inquiry (Operation Dasha), the NSW planning department is exhibiting an Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) that seeks to gather public feedback on new measures to improve the planning system.
– clear, easy to understand planning rules for homeowners, industry and councils
– making building and renovating easier
– saving time and money for homeowners
– providing more certainty when certifiers and councils assess a proposal
– faster and more efficient housing delivery.
– removal of the term “site coverage” and the need for it to form part of the assessment
– floor space is to follow the standard instrument LEP definition of gross floor area
– allowable floor area for allotments is changing to be more of a ratio than a fixed number
– controls for detached garages, sheds, etc are to be more flexible
– maximum building height for detached studios is increasing from 3.6m to 4.5m including provisions to allow detached studios in heritage conservation zones
