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More complying development means more keys in doors
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“Complying development allows fast-track assessment of housing projects, with CDC approvals taking a fraction of the time it takes to get a Council DA. It also provides a more certain approval pathway for developers.
Based on data from the NSW Government, councils take an average 134 days to approve a DA for medium density housing, with a CDC for the same development type taking an average of 34 days, which is four times faster.
“HIA welcomes proposals from government to increase the use of complying development for straight forward, low-risk developments, as this will free up councils to focus on more complex assessments, with that shift not coming soon enough,” said Mr Armitage.
“Over the years, HIA has successfully advocated for improvements to CDC pathways, but there is scope for much more, including:
- Removing the need for separate ancillary approvals for driveways and stormwater – One House One Approval.
- Allowing projects with minor variations to the codes to be still approved as complying development keeping these projects out of the council queue.
- Expanding complying development to more residential types, including 3-storey ‘walk-up’ apartment buildings.
“We know that complying development works and support any government commitment to expanding the complying development pathway. This will open doors to more homes faster,” concluded Mr Armitage.
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The Housing Industry Association (HIA) makes the following submission to the Treasurer and the Department of Treasury to inform deliberations ahead of the 2026-27 South Australian Budget.
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“The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the ambition of the Coalition’s Budget in Reply handed down tonight, including measures that support business investment, improve productivity and boost housing supply,” said HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin.