Early Access: Register now to attend new training in 2024

The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) is pleased to advise registrations are now open to attend a new set of training sessions on the ACT planning system.  Training will start on 6 February 2024 and run to May 2024.  New training will help you build the practical skills you need to use and interact with the planning system. The sessions on offer are: Submitting a Development Application Dual occupancy subdivisions in RZ1/RZ2 Achieving better design outcomes Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design Guide & other considerations Understanding the public notifications process  The full list of session times and registration details …

Successful appeal at ACAT

The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has varied the conditions of approval of a Northbourne Avenue development. As a result of an appeal brought by the North Canberra Community Council, the Tribunal ordered changes to the conditions that apply to the proposed development. The changes include reducing building heights, increasing on-site parking and increasing solar access. The tribunal also acknowledged that broader traffic issues “cannot be properly addressed by looking at one development, or even one street, but needs a broader approach.” The tribunals’ decision is at http://acat.act.gov.au/decisions/north-canberra-community-council-v-act-planning-and-land-authority-and-anor-administrative-review-2019-acat-87