2019 will be remade across NSW as Koala SEPP 2021. Core rural zones in rural areas will be decoupled from the SEPP as new codes that protect koala habitat under the Local Land Services Act are developed over the next month.
This will vastly reduce red tape by removing the dual consent requirements facing farmers and foresters while immediately introducing enhanced protection for koala habitat in areas where more than 95 per cent of development activity occurs.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the concerns of landholders in regional NSW have been heard by the NSW Government.
“This is a win for regional NSW and balances the interests of farmers and the protection of koalas and their habitat,” Mr Barilaro said.
New apartment standards outlined for Victoria and NSW
By Cameron Micallef
03 March 2021
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The Victorian and NSW governments have announced new standards for apartment buildings, as both look to create greener buildings for residents.
The Victorian government said it will fulfil a key election promise announcing an increase in green spaces while eliminating balconies for apartments above 40 metres.
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has announced new planning rules to make sure new apartment designs are attractive, built from durable materials and don’t exacerbate windy conditions for the street and public spaces.
As part of the new standards, the government is also looking to eliminate underused, windswept balconies on buildings taller than 40 metres, instead creating more usable spaces inside apartments like winter gardens.
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