Recently I was discussing the common Council Contributions that apply to multiple dwelling applications. One fee that also applies to some development applications is the Metropolitan Planning Levy. This fee is a little different to the others as it is required to be paid to...
Did you know, certain types of apartment building developments will require assessment against a different set of design standards than Clause 55?This is important because if you are looking to develop this type of project you want to make sure your team understands and can...
Read on to hear about some recent planning projects and amendments happening in Kingston Council that I think are of interest or relevance to many of my clients. This page will be updated from time to time as new news comes up. 2024 Housing Amendment Approved The Minister...
I thought I would share a couple of things to considering when purchasing a property with an approved planning permit already on it. This post is especially relevant when you are considering a site for a multi unit development. Of course there are many checks and...
The Activity Centre Zone is a zone that has been created to facilitate development and land use planning within an activity centre. Unlike most other zones, the types of uses allowed are determined by the Council, which allows for a bespoke planning control, unique for the...
Using Strategic Direction For a Favourable Outcome The Proposal The project was for the construction of four townhouses, with a mixture of double and triple storey townhouses. The site is located on busy Nepean Highway, within a residential area, but close to nearby shops and commercial...