There are plans to change the management and legislative framework for Crown Lands in NSW (excluding national parks and state forests).
EDO NSW (Environment Defenders Office) says the White Paper proposes significant shifts in management and potential commercialisation or sale of Crown Lands, but provides limited analysis or detail about the implications of this in a number of important areas.
EDO’s concerns include: (more…)
Community members recently sent nearly 300 submissions to Hunters Hill Council saying they want the development at Gladesville Shopping Village to be a sympathetic and positive segment of the community’s built environment.
Members of Council have now called for the reinstatement of the previous 5 meter setbacks on Cowell and Flagstaff streets. This as a positive start to the review of the Development Control Plan.
The local paper describes this idea as a ‘setback to progress.’?!
Moch Pty Ltd has withdrawn its DA for the proposed mixed use commercial and residential flat buildings at Gladesville Shopping Village.
They have now engaged new consultants (architects, town planners, traffic engineers, etc) to assist them in the preparation of a new development application and have instructed their consultants to consult with the community about the new proposal.
We shall see how it all unfolds.
http://www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=1035
The 2014 AGM was a relaxed, well attended event. Sadly our President, Robyn Christie has announced her resignation, after more than 20 years on the committee. Peter Stockdale, Treasurer has also resigned.
You can read Robyn Christie’s report on the Trust’s activities over the past year: President’s Report AGM 2014.
We are pleased to welcome 3 new people to the HHT Committee:
AGM Guest speaker: The Hon Justice Michael Pembroke, Supreme Court of NSW and author of ‘Phillip Sailor, Mercenary,Governor, Spy’, provided some fascinating tales from his book about Governor Arthur Philip’s life.
Our AGM is approaching. We look forward to adding to the Trust Committee. Our monthly meetings are congenial and lively. Join us to help preserve the unique heritage of Australia’s oldest garden suburb.
The NSW Government has completed a review into the management of Crown Land in NSW. It proposes to develop one new piece of legislation to replace eight existing Acts and will have very important implications for who manages Crown Land and how Crown Land is managed.
Check also: Frequently asked questions about the Review
Following outrage from hundreds of community members and organisations as well as a critical report from Architectus, the developers are amending their plans for the GSV development to address the many points raised.
Amended plans will be re-advertised and further submissions called for before Architectus make another report. The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) will not be involved until this process is complete and, judging by the developer’s first attempt, the amended plans may not necessarily progress directly to the JRPP.
The story is not over yet. We will need to watch this space.
The Minister has made no announcement on what he intends to do, so it seems he hasn’t been able to make a deal with the Upper House and is unwilling to accept the amended Planning Bills. We expect he will probably amend the existing planning system through the use of State Environmental Planning Policies.
The Planning Assessment Commission (PAC), the state’s top planning body which considers the largest and most controversial developments in NSW, looks like a rubber stamp. It has no independent resources to make assessments so 95% of matters follow the Planning Department’s recommendations. See for yourself: PAC’s decisions
Encourage your family and friends to email their local MP using this link www.betterplanningnetwork.good.do
More information: Government ousts community by the back door Feb 2014.
The HHH’s application to extend their alcohol trading hours has been withdrawn!
