Town Planning

Development Application Objections

Development Application Objections

First and foremost, you should only consider objections to development applications if you genuinely believe the application does not comply with relevant standards or guidelines, fails to consider relevant matters, does not regard the local character and amenity and/or will result in an unreasonable impact on your property.  Development within a reasonable context is beneficial for everyone; it

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Boarding Houses and Affordable Rental Housing

What is a boarding house? A boarding house is a residential building with individual units, and may have shared amenities, such as communal kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. However, there are many new generation boarding houses that have self-contained units with individual bathrooms and kitchens. This type of accommodation is targeted towards young professionals, students,

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What is a Statement of Environmental Effects?

Updated October, 2021 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.  Consent Authorities, such as Local Councils, the Land and Environment Court, and sometimes the Department of Planning, Environment

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