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'Recalcitrant' councils targeted in planning overhaul

As major state political parties back moves to speed up housing developments, sluggish councils would have no choice but to accept new projects.

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Approvals turbocharged in bid to tackle housing crisis

Longstanding, complicated planning processes will be swept aside in an effort to build more homes faster in a state that's fighting to keep young families.

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Warning faster environment approvals may cost community

One state's plan to slash environmental approval times for projects in half has blindsided conservationists.

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Iraq launches its first national census in nearly four decades

Iraq has begun its first nationwide population census in decades in a step aimed at modernizing data collection and planning in a country long impacted by conflict and political divisions

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Push against NIMBYs in the planning appeals yard

Opponents of apartment buildings in designated Melbourne areas are set to lose their ability to appeal planning applications in a bid to speed up approvals.

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Tried and true plan to build homes cheaper and faster

Australia's most expensive housing market is turning to an old but effective method of speeding up planning approvals to build homes faster and cheaper.

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Planned home sites more than doubled in next year's release program

ACT indicative land release more than doubles dwelling sites in 2024-25.

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Move to end obstruction for delayed 'airport city'

The authority tasked with building infrastructure around Sydney's new airport has been usurped after the NSW premier conceded it wasn't fit for purpose.

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Fast track for applications in race to build new homes

Planning approvals for social and affordable housing will be prioritised as NSW struggles towards meeting its nationally agreed home-building goal.

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Mayor waits for second meeting after housing criticism

NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully is "disappointed" in Ku-ring-gai Council's response to a plan for increased density around train stations.

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A Planning Minister on a mission, unafraid to put noses out of joint

In bed with developers? Chris Steel will weather the jibe by delivering homes.

The Canberra Times

'Labor's in bed with developers': Greens slam Steel's planning decision

The Environment Minister was 'blindsided' by the decision.

The Canberra Times

Claims of govt insider trading "distressing": Minns

Allegations a NSW planning official used sensitive information to buy a house in an area slated for re-zoning have been referred to the corruption commission.

AAP

Sydney 'airport city' decades away with planning delays

The long-awaited master plan Sydney's newest city has been released, but industry groups and others are frustrated by the slow pace of progress.

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Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Western Australia has relaxed planning laws for granny flats in a bid to bolster housing supply.

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New Planning Minister will target shopping hubs for more housing

Chris Steel says Canberra is at a good starting point for more density.

Newcastle Herald

Role of Greater Cities Commission Lower Hunter representative Matt Endacott to end

Planning department to take control of setting housing targets.

The Guardian - AU

Documents show how ex-NSW planning head was involved in fast-track rezoning for developer he later worked for

FoI documents show Michael Cassel was on first-name terms with Walker Corp CEO and pushed for meetings on his behalf

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'Urgent' action on planning reform to allow more houses adopted by ACT Labor

Minister Chris Steel spoke in support of the change on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald

Hope grows for Hunter Park after six years of fruitless planning

Committee for the Hunter says the project was heading for a below-par outcome.

Newcastle Herald

Lower Hunter planning commissioner survives government restructure

Premier Chris Minns says the changes will speed up housing supply.

The Canberra Times

Give industry six months to get used to new ACT planning system: builders

The Master Builders have called for a six-month transition.

The Canberra Times

Amended planning laws pass as focus shifts to new territory plan

The ACT's much-debated planning bill has become law.

The Canberra Times

Not enough notice of planning bill amendments: community council

More than 100 amendments to the planning bill are being debated on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

'Predetermined outcome' undermined ACT planning reform

There needs to be better consultation with the community, the council says.

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