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Seniors downsizing needs planning support

The recent report by the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre on planning impediments…

NSW home approvals strong but dipping

The Australian Bureau of Statistics for October show that New South Wales home…

Medium density housing must have faster planning approvals

The announcement by the NSW Minister for Planning, Rob Stokes, that the Government…

Federal Government calls for reform of planning and zoning to increase productivity

The Federal Government’s response to the Harper Review of Competition Policy includes support…

Residential construction high in NSW but non-residential slowing down

The September Quarter Australian Bureau of Statistics construction figures for NSW indicate residential…

Sydney’s most desirable suburbs for urban living are also the most dense

As Sydney is increasing its density with more apartments it is important that…

Sydney Metro extension to Liverpool good for Western Sydney

The announcement by the NSW Government that an extension of the Sydney Metro…

Study on rail options for the Western Sydney airport must link growth areas

The joint study between the Federal and NSW Governments into options for a…

Parramatta Road plans are taking too long and leaving the community and developers in limbo

The NSW Government has produced a number of plans for development along Parramatta…

Streamlining of complying development in rural NSW should extend to urban areas

The announcement by the NSW Minister for Planning that the pre-approval notification for…

Housing approvals slowing down in NSW

There are signals in the Australian Bureau of Statistics September Approval figures that…

Reform of Sydney councils could blend amalgamations and joint organisations

The Upper House report on the reform of local government in NSW contains…
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