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This article discusses how the railway has influenced geography and human development. The railway is a form of transport using wheeled...
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Mar 174 min read
Rome and Campbelltown - a comparison of two eternal cities
The image above shows a fountain in Campbelltown. It was installed as a bequest from a controversial former local solicitor, who...
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Feb 195 min read
The metabolism of our cities
This article discusses the main factors behind the growth of our cities and how energy has driven the growth of and layout of our built...
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Feb 97 min read
Decline of local government town planning powers - a timeline
The last post in this blog discussed state government led changes to introduce more medium density housing across the state. While...
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David
Jan 124 min read
Further details released of changes to allow more low and mid-rise housing
The NSW Government has released further details of a policy intended to create low and mid-rise housing. The link can be found here. The...
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David
Dec 8, 20233 min read
NSW Government announces intention to introduce new medium density housing SEPP
The NSW Government has announced an intention to a facilitate greater diversity of homes like residential flat buildings of 3-6 storeys,...
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David
Nov 7, 20233 min read
Sustainable Buildings SEPP
A new policy called State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 came into effect on 1 October 2023. This policy,...
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Oct 12, 20236 min read
Banning gas connections to new developments as part of the planning system - a discussion
The idea of banning gas connections as part of new development has gained traction recently, with the City of Sydney Council voting to...
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David
Aug 15, 20234 min read
NSW Government to abolish Greater Cities Commission
The NSW Government announced it's intention to abolish the Greater Cities Commission earlier this year. It is understood that staff will...
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David
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Brief discussion of the location of our cities
Most of our cities are located where they are for a reason. This article provides a brief discussion. Sydney Located at an outstanding...
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David
May 22, 20233 min read
Increasing vehicle size and impacts on urban design
Almost every time I walk along the footpath of a local road, I can't help but notice the ever increasing size of vehicles on the road and...
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David
Apr 14, 20238 min read
Our infrastructure and planning priorities are energy blind
Some of my previous posts have looked at the relationship between modern cities and energy supply, especially the relationship between...
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David
Feb 22, 20232 min read
What is a Local Environmental Plan (LEP)?
Local Environmental Plans are a type of delegated legislation that exists in New South Wales under the Environmental Planning and...
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David
Feb 15, 20233 min read
What is exempt development?
Certain works under the NSW planning system do not require any type of development approval. This is called exempt development. Some...
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David
Jan 19, 20232 min read
Review of Development Applications
The NSW Planning system makes provision for a review of an application that has been refused by the Council. This is an alternative...
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David
Oct 22, 20225 min read
What has driven the relocation of industrial land away from the waterfront? Is this sustainable?
The NSW Government maintains a highly useful website called "Six Maps". As part of this website, there is a feature that shows aerial...
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David
Jul 20, 20226 min read
Proliferation of solar and wind power - implications for planning and land use decisions
Wind and solar power have gained in popularity amongst Australian politicians in recent years, with a number of announcements being made...
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David
May 14, 20223 min read
Is the sale of public assets to foreign governments "privatisation"?
Privatisation of public assets has been a relatively bipartisan theme of Australian politics for the past 30 years. Many infrastructure...
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David
May 10, 20224 min read
Changes to State Environmental Planning Policies
Developers would be aware that major changes have been made by the NSW Government to the suite of State Environmental Planning Policies...
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