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Dual occupancy dwellings: Can I build one on my land?
Learn the zoning, lot size, and width rules for building dual occupancy dwellings in NSW, plus how to assess subdivision potential after construction.
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Housing Diversity SEPP: Boarding Houses, Affordable Housing, Seniors Living & Build-to-Rent
NSW’s proposed Housing Diversity SEPP introduces reforms to boarding houses, affordable housing, seniors living, and build-to-rent. Learn how the changes may impact your project.
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Part Two: The land subdivision process
Step-by-step guide to the land subdivision process in NSW, covering surveys, reports, DAs, construction, and title registration. Learn how to navigate your project with expert help.
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Part One: Feasibility of a Land Subdivision
Learn the basics of land subdivision, key costs, timelines, feasibility, and financing options to help plan and deliver a successful subdivision project in NSW.
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A brief history of Planning in New South Wales
Explore the history of planning in NSW, from early zoning laws to the EP\&A Act 1979 and recent reforms shaping development, land use, and strategic planning today.
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Development Application Objections
Learn how to object to a development application effectively, understand the process, key issues, and when to seek expert town planning advice or professional support.
Seniors Living
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Site Compatibility Certificate – Seniors Housing
Learn about Site Compatibility Certificates for Seniors Housing, including eligibility, application process, and when a Cumulative Impact Study is required under the Seniors SEPP.
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The Land Rezoning Process in NSW
Learn how land rezoning works in NSW, including key steps, costs, and how expert town planners can help unlock higher land use and development potential.
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Boarding Houses and Affordable Rental Housing
Learn how to develop boarding houses under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP, including zones, rules, and application process for affordable housing in NSW.
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What is a Statement of Environmental Effects?
In simple terms, a Statement of Environmental Effects is the most important document in your development application. It tells councils what your development is trying to do.
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Cavanagh v Wollondilly Shire Council (No 2) [2019]
It is of critical importance to have an exact understanding of legislation as it is written. This was demonstrated by the judgement by NSW Land.
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What is a Clause 4.6 Variation?
All development within local government areas (LGAs) in NSW is controlled by an environmental planning instrument called a Local Environmental Plan, or LEP for short.
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HomeBuilder Grant Eligibility
The HomeBuilder grant is a response by the Federal Treasury to COVID-19. The HomeBuilder Grant offers $25,000 in cash to eligible owner-occupiers.
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Priority Projects: Fast Tracked Developments
On 3 April 2020, NSW announced a fast-tracked planning system to boost jobs in response to COVID-19, led by Treasurer Perrottet and Minister Stokes.
Residential
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Residential Project Management
Deep River undertook the design of residential estate creating approximately 400 residential lots involving fifteen separate existing lots and eight landowners.