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Stronger measures needed to improve DA processing timeframes
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“The measures announced today by the NSW Government to hold local governments more accountable and reduce planning approval timeframes are welcomed, but more needs to be done” said David Bare, HIA Executive Director NSW.
“The timeframes published in the Government’s order are still too high and the period set for councils to achieve these timeframes is too long” added Mr Bare.
The average DA determination time listed in the Order of 85 days from 1 July 2027 is still more than double the 40 days (deemed refusal) specified for most DAs in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
“Stronger measures are needed to mandate shorter assessment timeframes now and reduce the excessive submission requirements, particularly for low impact developments. The use of complying development also needs to be expanded across the state to decrease the number of developments that need a DA and help reduce overall council workloads.
“If we are going to meet the state’s housing targets and address the housing shortage, then more needs to be done now to speed up the time it takes to get a planning approval” concluded Mr Bare.
Agreement on Draft NCIF Blueprint an important step forward
“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) took part in the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF) today and it was encouraging that the Forum reached agreement on establishing a draft ‘Blueprint for the Future’ to drive long-term change in the industry,” said HIA Managing director, Jocelyn Martin.
Building Standards are not planning controls
“The proliferation of building standards in Council planning controls needs to stop now,” said Brad Armitage HIA Executive Director NSW.
Streamlined planning system to deliver more homes for Tasmanians
“It is pleasing to see that should the Tasmanian Liberal Government be re-elected it is committed to planning reform and streamlining approvals that can deliver tangible and improved planning outcomes to get Tasmanians in homes faster,” said HIA Executive Director Tasmania Stuart Collins.
IPART Review of Sydney Water Prices
In line with this, HIA notes that the Sydney Water Price Proposal 2025-30 (SW proposal), highlights the critical relationship between the provision of water related infrastructure and housing delivery, and has set its capital expenditure proposal accordingly.