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On 13 May 2021, the NSW Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Social Issues commenced a review of the Heritage Act 1977 (NSW) (Heritage Act). The proposed changes are intended to walk the fine line of making it easier and less expensive to own heritage property while also improving heritage outcomes. A tiered system for heritage protection and additional enforcement options are some of the items for consideration. The Committee is accepting submissions until 27 June 2021. Read more
The Commonwealth government has released draft National Environmental Standards (NES) for Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES). Read more
The NSW Government is seeking feedback on a package of reforms to fast-track more types of low-impact, complying development in business and industrial zones. Read more
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is seeking feedback on how to improve the way clause 4.6 (exceptions to development standards) operates and provide certainty to councils and the development industry. Read more
An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) for the draft Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy (D&P SEPP) has been released for public consultation and is expected to streamline the delivery of good design in NSW. Read more
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released a draft regulatory strategy (Strategy) for public consultation. The Strategy will be one of a suite of new policies to be released by the EPA this year. Read more
NSW has introduced build-to-rent (BTR) housing into its planning framework, with a number of reforms effective immediately. This is part of the NSW Government’s broader policy of encouraging BTR housing to promote housing diversity and affordability. Read more
A draft Construction Noise Guideline has been released by the NSW Environment Protection Authority for public consultation. Private and public construction proponents, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders are encouraged to make a submission on the draft guideline by 30 April 2021. Read more
The High Court has upheld an appeal against New Acland Coal’s applications to extend the New Acland open-cut coal mine. The applications must now be determined afresh as a result of apprehended bias in the Land Court of Queensland. Read more
