The construction projects your neighbours will no longer have to tell you about
New plans in NSW will reduce the notice period for medium-density apartment construction to just seven days, while certain residential developments will require no notification at all. This proposal aims to streamline community consultation and boost housing supply, but has faced criticism from local councils. The draft Community Participation Plan seeks to unify various council participation processes under a single statewide policy.
- ▪Direct neighbours of medium-density apartments will receive only seven days' notice before construction begins.
- ▪No notice will be required for 16 types of residential development applications, including single- and two-storey dwellings.
- ▪The proposal has been backed by Planning Minister Paul Scully but has received backlash from mayors and councils.
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