The NSW Government has implemented a new, simpler, and more transparent method for estimating development costs. Under these changes, the department will adopt the term 'estimated development cost' (EDC) throughout the planning system. This will impact the calculation of fees for local, regional, and state-significant developments, as well as the determination of planning approval processes.
"The Globe": A Visionary Mixed-Use Project Set to Transform Wollongong's Heart
Wollongong, Australia – September 27, 2023 – MMJ Town Planning & Advisory, ADM Architects, and Jackson Teece, in partnership with The Globe consortium, are thrilled to unveil an extraordinary redevelopment project that is set to reshape the heart of Wollongong's Crown Street Mall and Globe Lane. Aptly named "The Globe," this visionary mixed-use development marks a monumental stride in enhancing the vitality of the Wollongong CBD.
The Delta outbreak has interrupted the recovery of the Australian economy and GDP is expected to have declined materially in the September quarter. The outbreak is affecting many parts of the economy, but the impact is uneven, with some areas facing very difficult conditions while others are continuing to grow strongly.
Our Wollongong office is excited about the addition of Natalie Allan to the Town Planning & Advisory team. Natalie has been appointed to accelerate the growing demand for MMJ's town planning services throughout Sydney, the Illawarra and surrounding regions.
The NSW planning system has a critical role to play to keep the economy moving, to keep people in jobs and to create a robust and liveable State during COVID-19 and beyond. In February 2020 the NSW Government announced that ePlanning would become mandatory as of 1 July 2020 for certain Councils in NSW, including Sydney, the Illawarra and parts of the Hunter region. So what is the eplanning and has this mandate come at a good time?