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Get ready for a housing revolution in NSW! 🏘️ The government has unveiled new zoning changes to tackle the housing supply crisis. Building on the success of the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code, these new measures aim to unlock more residential opportunities. Flip the pages below to see what you need to know about the three key components of the NSW Zoning Changes ⬇️ #propertyinvesting #realestate #housingsupply #NSWZoningChanges #NSW

Housing supply is a hot topic at the moment. 🔥 Unfortunately even planning applications for single dwellings can end up in VCAT. This is a true story about Sarah who got fined by Yarra Ranges Council in 2023, then had the awful experience of council rejecting her planning application to build her forever home. Hear about how we ran her case through VCAT. 👇 Sarah's experience is rare but not unheard of. We aim to keep more straight forward developments out of the tribunal. However, sometimes an agreeable common ground cannot be reached with decision makers. For clients like Sarah there is a tipping point when the compromises being requested by local council outweigh the costs associated with preparing and running a VCAT appeal. This tipping point is site and proposal specific. ⚖️ If you have an application currently in Council and you are required to make unreasonable and unfair compromises to get approval then reach out to our team for a friendly conversation about the specifics and we would be happy to provide feedback about your options. 📞 #townplanner #planningappeal #VCAT #planningapproval

Dacorum Borough Council has published its pre-submission version Reg 19 Local Plan, for consideration by its Strategic Planning Committee next week. https://lnkd.in/eRT7Dc3u The key headline from a housing perspective is that it allocates land for 15,332 homes between 2026 and 2041. That is just over the current requirement of 15,240 homes (1016 dwellings per annum) although significantly under the anticipated requirement of 1313 dwellings per annum that will be required under the currently proposed revised standard method. The focus for development remains around Hemel Hempstead, although the plan also sees the allocation of a handful of sites around Berkhamsted and Tring, as well as one each in Bovingdon and Markyate. Very positively from a Laxton Properties perspective, the proposed plans includes allocation of land at Shendish Manor for c. 500 homes, a project that we have been working on with our client and regular JV partner W LAMB LIMITED for several years. Lots of further hurdles to come, but a really positive direction of travel. Assuming that the Council authorises progressing to Public Consultation, their current timeline assumes adoption of the Local Plan in 2026.

True story case study about how to turn a council refusal for a single dwelling into an approval 👇 #planningapproval #planningpermit #planningappeal #townplanner

Addressing Queensland’s housing challenge requires a coordinated effort from all stakeholders🏘️ Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), as Queensland's land use planning and property development agency, plays a crucial role in increasing housing availability and affordability. The recent amendments to the Economic Development Act 2012 (ED Act) are enabling more social, affordable, and diverse housing for Queensland’s growing population. EDQ continues to lead in planning, infrastructure, and property development, exploring innovative housing typologies and construction methods. We're committed to collaborating with partners like the Planning Institute of Australia to operationalise these amendments and drive future projects. Thanks to Planning Institute of Australia for featuring EDQ in their recent winter issue. 📖 Read and download this insightful article 👇 #MarketLeadership #Planning #Housing #UrbanPlanning

LARGE residential housing developments in NSW will bypass local councils and be fast-tracked through the #planning system by a new Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) from early 2025, as well as projects requiring rezoning to move forward, as the Minns government looks for more ways to unlock supply amid a #housingcrisis #housingsupply #nswpol #redtape #realestate #residentialproperty

Today CPBH participated in Ontario NDP Housing Critic MPP Jessica Bell's consultation on the NDP's plan to build 1.5 million new homes in ON. Two points CPBH made: 1. How will the NDP's plan ensure that newly built homes at least meet Code? This is currently a huge problem in Ontario. (As one example, in Jan. 2024, the Mayor of Cornwall, Justin Towndale, told an Ontario Gov't committee that there are problems "across the board" in Ontario, not just his municipality, in relation to municipal inspections during construction.) 2. Yes modular housing is important, but there still is a lot of confusion re roles/responsibilities, e.g., modular housing company telling homeowner that the homeowner needs to sign for the building permit. (Most consumers have no idea what they are signing when they sign for the building permit) & what the municipality's responsibilities are in relation to the inspection of modular/prefab homes. CPBH appreciated the opportunity to participate, and we look forward to continued discussions. #onpoli

📢 Important Update for Surrey Heath Stakeholders and Residents 📢 thank you Nick Cobbold Surrey Heath Borough Council has announced the Publication of the Pre-Submission Surrey Heath Local Plan (2019-2038): (Regulation 19). This stage in the planning process will run from 7th August at noon to 20th September at 12 noon. We want to ensure that all interested parties know about the progress of the Plan and the opportunity it presents to have your say on the future of Surrey Heath. 🗓️ Key Dates: Consultation Period: 7th August 2024 (12:00) to 20th September 2024 (12:00) Whether you're a resident, business owner, or developer with interests in Surrey Heath, this is your chance to review and comment on the proposed Local Plan. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of your area. Our team is here to help you navigate this process or if you would like expert advice on submitting representations. 📞 Contact us today to discuss how we can assist you in making your voice heard in this important consultation. #SurreyHeath #LocalPlan #TownPlanning #PublicConsultation #CommunityEngagement

Breaking news from the Premier's Bradfield Oration on the new NSW "Housing Development Authority": 👉 power to determine development >$60M (around 100 dwellings) in Sydney of >$30M in regions (around 40 dwellings); 👉 power in relation to both DAs AND rezoning; 👉 opt in system via EOI. Some quotes from the Premier's live feed: 🏘 - "We will create State-led approval pathway for large new residential developments in NSW." 🏘 - "In addition to that change we will allow this new pathway to assess and approve spot rezonings at exactly the same time." 🏘 - "Both assessments will be done by the State and, in the process, bypass local councils..." 🏘 - "...if the NSW Government receives an application that delivers on the State's housing priorities that this process will allow for spot rezoning to get on and build those homes - and I need to say this - even if the application would not have been allowed by the existing local councils' planning controls..." ⏰ - "...it will begin in early 2025." https://lnkd.in/gfckV9hz

Have you seen our article on S106 Contributions, CIL Reg 122 and Affordable Housing Schemes? Take a look here: https://lnkd.in/eNgZjK-r #s106 #CIL #section106 #communityinfrastructurelevy #propertydevelopment #viability #housing #townplanning #affordablehousing #planningobligations #S106Management