Improving the NSW Planning System
Source: NSW Government. Media Release.
"The NSW Government, as part of its ongoing planning reforms, has released the first stage of the NSW Housing Code. The NSW Housing Code outlines how residential developments including detached single and double storey dwellings, home extensions and other ancillary development can proceed on lots of greater than 450 square metres as complying development with council or accredited certifier sign-off. It also outlines how 41 types of minor developments around the home can proceed as exempt development without planning approval. The code will assist homeowners to achieve a timely approval for proposals which meet its standards. The code has been designed to protect neighbours’ rights and privacy and take into account local character and varying lot sizes."