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Planning Law Solutions Pty Ltd

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8215 1558

Address: L8, 65 York Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/contact-us

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25.01.2022 The introduction of medium density housing as a form of complying development will encourage more housing in established areas, which will increase housing supply and choice. It may also assist with housing affordability in the Sydney metropolitan area. Read more here #PLS #planninglaw #complyingdevelopment http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/the-next-chapter-in/

25.01.2022 The next chapter of urban consolidation in the Sydney Metropolitan area is about to begin. The purpose of this article is to discuss the implications of complying development as an approval pathway for medium density housing, and the role of certifiers in the assessment of complying development certificates for medium density development. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/the-next-chapter-in/ #townplanning #pls #planninglaw #urbanplanning #development #housing

24.01.2022 A deferred commencement condition is a condition of a development consent that requires the person with the benefit of the consent, within a defined period, to submit further details to a Council for approval before the development consent operates. #PLS #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/deferred-commenceme/

24.01.2022 Town planning law covers many different elements including: environmental planning and assessment, local environmental plans, state environmental planning policies, development applications, section 94 contributions, voluntary planning agreements, section 96 applications, section 149 certificates, places of public entertainment & threatened species to name a few. Need some help? #PLS #publications #environmentallaw #townplanninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/town-planning-law/

22.01.2022 A new state-wide legal framework is intended to make the regulation of short-term accommodation more onerous. Changes are proposed to the Fair Trading Act and Strata Act. Read this #PLS blog for more information. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/changes-in-the-air-/ #townplanning #planninglaw

22.01.2022 The last time a NSW Government implemented a broad brush approach to urban consolidation in Sydney was in the late 1980s to mid-1990s when the construction and subdivision of dual occupancy development was made permissible by State policies. Dual occupancy became popular among builders and small developers as a quick way to profit from the development of a suburban block of land. See whats changed #pls #planninglaw #da #councils #developmentapplication http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/the-next-chapter-in/

21.01.2022 The purpose of notifying a complying development certificate (CDC) application to adjoining neighbours is to advise the neighbour of the application. The notice is intended to encourage consultation with neighbours before lodging a CDC application. But will the notice create an unrealistic expectation that a neighbor will have a say in the decision and what are a neighbours rights? Download this #PLS e-book for the answers. #CDC http://planninglawsolutions.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe

20.01.2022 If you find yourself needing legal representation, #PLS can offer assistance in the area of town planning, local government, environmental, private certification law, court representation and town planning consultancy. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/local-court-represe/

19.01.2022 A complying development certificate is a type of planning approval under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that may be issued by a person or corporation accredited to do so, who is not necessarily an employee of the local council. An accredited certifier must not refuse to issue a complying development certificate if the proposed building complies with the relevant development standards. Read more #PLS #complyingdevelopment #da #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/the-next-chapter-in/

19.01.2022 The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 was amended extensively on 1 March 2018. The whole idea behind the amendment is to speed up and streamline processes when it comes to decision-making. You can read more about this amendment and what it means in the latest #PLS publication. #PCA #environmentalplanning #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/publications/

17.01.2022 Owners of heritage-listed properties in the Sydney CBD can cash in on transferable development rights, as the recent sale of airspace above the Hyde Park Barracks shows. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/transferable-develo/ #development #planninglaw #transferabledevelopmentrights #pls

17.01.2022 A class 1 application in the Land and Environment Court is otherwise known as a merit appeal. These types of appeals are often brought to the Court by a person who is unhappy with a decision of a Council in respect of the persons development application. You can learn more in this #PLS e-book. #planninglaw http://planninglawsolutions.us15.list-manage1.com/subscribe

17.01.2022 Land is valued by the Valuer-General for the purposes of land tax and local government rates. You may object to the VGs valuation of your land. Read more here about what is involved. #pls #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/land-valuation-obje/

16.01.2022 If you have lodged a development application and it has been refused, you have a right to appeal to the Land and Environment Court. After an appeal has been filed with the relevant plans, documents and required fees, an initial directions hearing will take place by the Registrar of the Court. Read more #pls #planninglaw #da #councils #developmentapplication http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/resolving-developme/

16.01.2022 Transferable development rights is big in American planning law, but has been slow to take hold in Australia. The City of Sydneys transferable heritage floor space scheme was introduced in 1973. The scheme has been protecting heritage sites for over 50 years. See whats changed. #PLS #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/transferable-develo/

15.01.2022 As rents continue to soar, more and more people are looking at ways to gain some extra cash either by converting their homes into a boarding house or at the very least renting out one of the rooms. There are, however, laws governing this and here is what you need to know. #PLS #dwelling #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/thinking-converting/

14.01.2022 The new Part 6 amendment to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 will introduce new restrictions on the issue of occupation certificate and the power for a principal certifier to issue a rectification notice. You can find more details in this latest #PLS blog. #PCA #occupation #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/new-legal-obligatio/

14.01.2022 If you want to remove a problem tree on your own land, the first step is to check with your local council to see whether its listed under the Councils Development Control Plan. Most DCPs are listed on council websites. #PLS #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/thorny-issue-tree-r/

12.01.2022 The City of Sydney’s transferable heritage floor space scheme was introduced in 1973 to help fund the conservation of Sydney CBD’s heritage-listed buildings.While the City of Sydney administers the Heritage Floor Space register, prices are negotiated between the vendor and buyer. As such, it’s entirely subject to the rise and fall of the property market. Read this #PLS blog for more information. #HFSregister #barracks #tranferabledevelopmentrights #planninglaw #pls http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/transferable-develo/

12.01.2022 Existing Use Rights What are they and what do you need to know about them? You can find out in this #PLS publication which outlines various case studies about areas with existing use rights. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au//Coastplan-Consulti

11.01.2022 Under the new Part 6 of the EP&A Act, a PCA must issue a notice in writing requiring a person responsible for carrying out development to take specified action within a specified time if the certifier becomes aware of any non-compliance to which [section 6.31] applies. The obligation to issue a notice if the circumstances arise is mandatory. Read more #pls #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/new-legal-obligatio/

10.01.2022 The new certification laws impose a mandatory obligation on a principal certifier to monitor and enforce a potentially wide range of breaches during the construction phase. Read more in this #PLS blog. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/new-legal-obligatio/

10.01.2022 A complying development certificate is a combined planning and construction approval for straightforward development that can be determined through a fast track assessment. This process enables a council or private certifier to approve development without the need for development consent from council. #PLS #NSWbuilding #certifiers #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/proposals-expand-com

09.01.2022 If you own a heritage building in NSW chances are you will need approval when it comes to renovating or updating the building. Read this #PLS blog to find out what needs approval, how to go about getting it and what is most likely to be exempt. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/navigating-heritage/

09.01.2022 According to the NSW Department of Education, the planning policy for childcare centres streamlines the approval process and makes it easier for child-care providers to build new facilities and improve existing ones. #PLS #childcarecenter #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/whats-involved-esta/

08.01.2022 Are you making an appeal to the Land and Environment Court and not quite sure what to do to ensure a favorable outcome? Download this FREE #PLS e-book and get the answers. #environmentallaw #law #planninglaw https://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe

07.01.2022 In NSW, you can object to a land valuation if you dont agree with it. Objections must be lodged with the NSW Valuer General. After a decision on the objection is reached you have 60 days to appeal. Read more in this #PLS blog. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/land-valuation-obje/

07.01.2022 The City of Sydneys transferable heritage floor space scheme was introduced in 1973 to help fund the conservation of Sydney CBDs heritage-listed buildings.While the City of Sydney administers the Heritage Floor Space register, prices are negotiated between the vendor and buyer. As such, its entirely subject to the rise and fall of the property market. Read this #PLS blog for more information. #HFSregister #barracks #tranferabledevelopmentrights #planninglaw #pls http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/transferable-develo/

07.01.2022 The Affordable Rental Housing SEPP aims to encourage infill housing and boarding houses by providing specified incentives for land within an accessible area. Read this #PLS blog for more information. #planninglaw #affordablehousing http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/accessible-area-sta/

05.01.2022 There are new legal obligations on a Principal Certifying Authority under the new Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 which is due to commence on 1 September 2019. If you are a PCA you will need to get ready for these changes. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/new-legal-obligatio/

05.01.2022 Existing Use Rights are perhaps the most misunderstood concept in town planning law. What are Existing Use Rights? Read more #PLS #existinguserights #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au//Coastplan-Consulti

04.01.2022 Should my #PrivateCertifier notify my neighbor about my proposed building renovation? Regulations state that private certifiers have certain obligations to notify complying development applications. Find out what they are here: http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/neighbour-notificat/

03.01.2022 You would think the definition of dwelling was fairly straightforward, however this is not always the case. It is also important to note that not every building is necessarily defined as a dwelling and therefore you can be prohibited from living in such place in accordance with the law. Download this FREE #PLS e-book for more information. #dwelling #law https://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe

01.01.2022 Commencement of the Low Rise Medium Density Code for complying development has been further delayed in 45 local council areas in NSW until 31 October 2019. The Code has commenced in all other council areas. The further deferral is necessary to allow an independent review of the progress on the Code to date and impediments to its implementation in those council areas. Read this latest #PLS blog for more details. #occupancy #urban #planninglaw #dualoccupancy https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au//The-Low-Rise-Medium-Densi

01.01.2022 2018 saw significant changes to planning law in NSW. Two aspects of those changes relate to private certification of building and development approvals. Read more in this #PLS publication. #certifier #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au///CPO-CLE-Paper.pdf

01.01.2022 Are you planning on a medium density residential development in Sydney? Then you like to consider going down the complying development path. If you are, then there are a few things you may need to gain some knowledge on and factors to take into consideration before you go ahead. #PLS #residential #housing #townplanning #law http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/medium-density-resi/

01.01.2022 What are the new legal obligations on Principal Certifying Authorities under the new Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act? Read more. http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/new-legal-obligatio/ #planninglaw #pls #pca

01.01.2022 It can be helpful to read legal case studies in relation to town planning, development and environmental law. When a town planning or environmental law dispute arises you may need to learn about the law governing these disputes. #PLS has various publications you can read here. #publications #planninglaw http://www.planninglawsolutions.com.au/publications/