Shocking abuse of power by the NSW Government

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The information on this page including the below text is directly from Ku-ring-gai Council's Website. 

Follow the link to learn extensively about the NSW Government's planning proposals and their shocking abuse of power. 

The NSW Government is preparing to implement one of the most far-reaching policies on new housing in decades.

The proposed policy will mean significant changes to development in Ku-ring-gai - and residents have until 23 February to give feedback.

Under the proposed changes, dual occupancies will be allowed in most residential zones in Ku-ring-gai on minimum block sizes of 450sqm.

Terraces, townhouses, manor houses (two storey apartment blocks) and 6 to 7 storey mid-rise apartment blocks will be permitted within walking distance of Ku-ring-gai’s railway stations and possibly other local centres.

The proposed new development controls will apply in Heritage Conservation Areas. The requirements for landscaping and tree retention will also be significantly reduced.

Another part of the state government’s plan for new housing is ‘Transport Oriented Development’ (TOD). This would introduce a blanket 6 to 7 storey height rule for unit developments near Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, and Gordon railway stations. The public is not being consulted about the TOD policy, but Ku-ring-gai Council will prepare a submission to the government on our community’s behalf. To help us do this, we’re inviting residents to complete an online survey, which closes Friday 16 February.

If you have an interest in the future of development in Ku-ring-gai have your say either through Ku-ring-gai Council’s survey or through the NSW Government’s planning website.