Tag #Environmental Reform

What are the immediate implications of the proposed NSW EP&A Act reforms on housing supply and development timelines?

A bipartisan effort in NSW aims to reform the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A), streamlining development approvals and addressing the housing crisis. Proposed changes include enshrining transport-oriented development zones and the Housing Delivery Authority, potentially speeding up construction. These reforms, if passed by parliament in August, could significantly impact housing supply.