Book released - Understanding Local Government and Town Planning in NSW
- David
- Dec 6, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 29, 2020
A copy of my book, "Understanding Local Government and Town Planning in NSW" is now available.

This book has been prepared as a practical guide to those wishing to understand the NSW planning system, local government and the process of development approvals.
The book is suitable for a range of people who might interact with local government or development approvals including architects, property developers, members of resident action groups etc.
I describe a wide range of things in the book including the structure of local government and how it operates, development approvals, building certification, development contributions/planning agreements and reviews/appeals.
It is a good starting point for those looking to learn about the system or for those looking to fill in gaps in their knowledge.
To purchase a copy of this book, visit the following link:
Great introductory resource regarding NSW town planning framework and processes. May need a sub-section on County Councils that provide utility functions (eg. water and/or wastewater) over significant areas within NSW... and also how they (don't but should) integrated into their respective constituent council's planning approval processes