The following information is courtesy of the Better Planning Network:

PLANNING PANELS REFORMS

The NSW Government has introduced reforms to how Planning Panels work. BPN is of the opinion that many of these reforms are not acceptable. Follow the link for a summary of the changes together with some of BPN’s concerns.

https://www.betterplanningnetwork.org.au/planning_panels_reforms

DEVELOPER INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

The NSW Government has introduced amendments to the payment of Infrastructure Contributions. Follow the link for a summary of the changes together with some of BPN’s concerns.

https://www.betterplanningnetwork.org.au/developer_infrastructure_contributions

HOW TO FIND MAJOR PROJECTS AND PLANNING PROPOSALS

As a result of BPN raising difficulties members had finding information on the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment website, the NSW Government has produced a guide on how to find developments in the fast track assessment scheme on the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) website.

https://www.betterplanningnetwork.org.au/how_to_find_major_projects_and_planning_proposals