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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.
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“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes today’s commitment to extend both apprentice and employer funding as a pivotal step in delivering more skills that will result in more homes delivered faster,“ said HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.
Strength of HIA advocacy on display
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