Low Rise Housing Diversity Code and Development of Medium Density Housing in NSW
Since 1 July 2020, the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code specified in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (the Codes SEPP) has been operational across…
NSW First Home Buyers – Now is a great time to consider your DA
The NSW Government has just announced a temporary pause in stamp duty for new homes under $800,000 for first home buyers. HIA has welcomed this construction boost initiative and believes…
BCC Initiatives for the Building and Construction Industry from 1 July 2020
Brisbane City Council is offering a range of free and discounted services and financial incentives until 30 Sep 2020 to stimulate new building and construction, including smaller scale projects. Do…
Central Coast Council Development Contribution Plans amended to include Secondary Dwellings
Developer contributions now apply to Secondary Dwellings across the whole of the Council Area. In the former Gosford Area contributions are levied based on the size of the dwelling….
Blacktown City Council Accepting Electronic Lodgements of Development Consent Applications
Blacktown City Council will now accept electronic lodgements of Development Consent applications, in light of the current conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a welcome trend in the…
Traditional Character Housing Design Guidelines Released | Brisbane City Council
Brisbane City Council has released new Traditional character housing design guidelines. For more information see the link below on Council’s website Brisbane City Council’s Traditional Character Housing Design Guidelines …
Change to Requirements for BSD-2022
There is a change to requirements for BSD-2022 – Standard Drawing for Vehicle Crossing (Driveway) for Single Dwellings – Note the change to the distance from street trees to the…
Brisbane City Plan 2014 Amendment v17.00-2019 Effective
Major Amendment – Biodiversity Refined mapping Aligned Koala mapping with QLD Government mapping Changes/new to mapping categories Amended Code provisions Heritage Places and City Views Amendment Amendment to Heritage…
Brisbane City Plan 2014 Amendment v16.00-2019 is now effective
Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) Amendment v16.00/2019 is now effective. Major amendment includes new Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood Plan and numerous mapping amendments to reflect selected existing Preliminary…