New NSW development controls with relaxed requirements

So what's the actual end result of all the recent hooplah about Sydney narrow blocks suddenly being able to be development sites? I'm referring to the subject of this article - Own a home on a narrow block? It may have just gone up in value by $240,000

Is 1) it already in place, or 2) 100% confirmed with a 100% solid start date, or 3) contingent on next election results or something else, or what? Sorry I can read, just after some confirmation.

 

Was withdrawn.

 

This was for two local councils if I recall. Is this now across the board?

 

So those two councils - ryde and bankstown-canterbury - did they reject the entire state code or just parts of it? where can I read more on this?

 

They may have been granted a 2 year reprieve, not sure long term.

 

I think Ryde will allow dual occs but not terraces or manor homes.

 

NSW withdrew the proposed change. State law

 

Really, Wow! I didn't read about it. Do you have a link you can send?

On the NSW Planning website it still says that the new code will commence from 6 July 2018.

Medium Density Housing

 

This was the last I heard, but I've been O/S for the last week so ear isn't on the ground....

Mixed feelings over Sydney's medium density housing code

 

I have read and heard all sorts of opinions from various articles but there was an official update on the Planning NSW website several weeks ago that I haven't been able to find again.

Temporary deferral for the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code for City of Ryde, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Northern Beaches Council and Lane Cove Council

Following advice from the Greater Sydney Commission, the City of Ryde, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Northern Beaches Council and Lane Cove Council have been granted a temporary deferral from the Low Rise Medium Density Housing Code until 1 July 2019.This temporary deferral only applies to residential flat buildings (including manor houses) and multi dwelling housing (including terraces) in the R2 zone, where they are permitted under the Council’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP). The provisions of the Code will continue to apply to dual occupancies in the R2 zone.

This temporary deferral will allow these councils time to update their LEPs to meet the strategic intent of their area.

Essentially, 4 councils have been granted deferral for any residential flat buildings and multi dwelling until 1 July 2019 however the new dual occupancy code will apply as originally intended.

I haven't heard anything on the code being withdrawn altogether so would be keen to hear more if that is true

 

More councils are seeking extensions I understand and thats what the media referred to when discussing how wont apply to some councils (incl the 4 nominated for deferral) Hills Council are also worried it could see uncontrolled development of manor house and terraces.

Many councils have applied to rewrite their LEP for these new terms which would prevail and limit SOME types of dev permitted under the controlled med-density housing development rules that are to be relaxed. Many councils dont want the blanket rule to allow terraces and manor houses. I got the impression dual occs was less a issue for the three land types.

Typical NSW Govt.

 

NIMBYism at work.

 

Anyone read this??

Medium Density Housing

 

The City of Ryde has commenced proceedings in the Land and Environment Court against the State Government’s Medium Density Housing Code.

Mayor Jerome Laxale - Labor