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The Planning Principles will be given legal effect by way of a Ministerial direction under section 9.1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EP&A Act). Consolidation of SEPPs ...
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The NSW government is seeking to give the planning secretary discretionary powers, but lawyers and a Landcare group say that would have devastating impacts for the community.
There is an environmental imperative to reduce carbon emissions, something that the department of Planning doesn’t allow for, because it’s not in the Environment Act.
The Berejiklian government has sought to reassure staff and the public that the dissolution of the Office of Environment and Heritage won't compromise the independence and services provided it.
Retired NSW Land and Environment Court judge Paul Reid says changes to the government's planning laws around mining are alarming.
NSW Planning and Environment has approved Rio Tinto's plan to speed up some of the rehabilitation work at its Warkworth coal mine near Singleton in the Hunter Valley.
NSW planning department defends record on wind and solar planning approvals, but industry points to fact that only one wind farm has been approved in each of last few years.
The Minns Labor Government are set to deliver 185 new homes in Kingsford including at least 50 per cent for social and affordable housing, thanks to the finalisation of a rezoning on Bunnerong Road.
Everybody appearing at NSW Local and Environment Court, Friday, May 31 Here is a list of matters listed at NSW Local and Environment Court on Friday.
Inclusive and creative participation We will need fresh ways to boost public participation in planning for the way humans relate to their environment.
The NSW government is seeking to give the planning secretary discretionary powers, but lawyers and a Landcare group say that would have devastating impacts for the community.