Today the NSW Government has opened up the planning system to major
reform, involving a complete overhaul – the biggest in thirty years.
“Today heralds a new era as we announce the overhaul of NSW planning legislation
to be led by the Hon Tim Moore and the Hon Ron Dyer,” said Mr Hazzard. “There was nothing more rotten than the way the former Government dealt with planning in NSW and the community is crying out for change – which the new Government will deliver.
“Today the NSW Government announces the review will be jointly chaired by Tim
Moore, former Environment Minister and current Land and Environment Court
Commissioner (who will take leave from the court during this period) and former Labor
Minister Ron Dyer. “This is the first comprehensive planning review in 31 years and we are ready for fresh ideas and consultation which will kick-start an era of integrity and transparency.
“It will ensure NSW residents and businesses get the certainty which will bring jobs
and new housing.” The review will also create a planning system that protects local communities from overdevelopment and conserves our environment.
The Review will take approximately 18 months and be divided into three stages:
- A listening and scoping stage – to identify the key outcomes and principles for a new planning system (4 months).
- The preparation of Green Paper – outlining options in regard to the future
planning system and the basis of a legislative scheme (6 months). - A White Paper – setting out the Government’s new framework for the NSW
Planning System, including the draft legislation (8 months).
“A new era in planning will make NSW the number one state in Australia to do
business – in a country that values its natural assets.”
Source: Department of Planning and Infrastructure
Image Source: LJ Hooker
