January 2008
Proposed NSW Planning Reforms
The NSW Department of Planning has released a controversial discussion paper outlining over 90 recommended changes to the planning system.
Included in these are proposals to allow housing renovations and extensions worth up to $1 million to bypass councils, and reforms in strata matters.
The discussion paper is open for public comment until Friday 8th February 2008. You can view the discussion paper and make comments here.
Land & Environment Court hearing for The UN/DCM nightclub
The club is seeking an extended trial of 24/7 trading on weekends. The Development Application has been refused by Council, and the matter is now being heard in the Land & Environment Court.
The hearing commenced on 17 December 2007 at the club before Senior Commissioner Roseth. There the court conducted a site view and heard evidence from residents and an acoustic expert. The matter then resumed in court for the remainder of the day. The proceedings haven't finished and will continue in court at 10.00 am on the 3rd and 4th of March 2008.
Apartment Living Survey
Do you live in an apartment in the Greater Sydney area?
If so, the City Futures Research Centre at the University of New South Wales would like to hear your opinions.
What do you like about living in an apartment? What do you dislike?
Everyone who completes the online survey will go into a draw to win a $500 voucher from Freedom Furniture.
You'll find the survey here