Representation for Current Development Application – DA 2020036926
An NCCC representation on DA202036926 on a proposed LEASE VARIATION – To vary the Crown lease to permit increased vehicular access from Angas Street
Submission to the Planning and Development (Draft Variation no.368) Consultation Notice 2019
The North Canberra Community Council (NCCC) believes that the Draft Variation no.368 (DV368) should not proceed to the Committee stage until there has been a more extensive consultation process number of outstanding issues relating to heritage, planning and sustainability
Submission on the Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act
The NCCC notes that to date, the EPBC Act, with all its good intentions, has failed to arrest or reverse the continuing decline of biodiversity in Australia. A much more drastic,
radical, proactive and effective way needs to be found to address this fundamental crisis.
Submission – Dickson Section 72 for Community and Cultural Purposes.
We have asked the Planning Minister and to the Minister for Urban Renewal to keep Dickson Section 72 for community and cultural purposes. Section 72 is the area between the Dickson Swimming Pool and the Dickson playing fields
Westside Village Consultation
The National Capital Authority (NCA) has received a Works Approval application from the Land Development Agency for Westside Village.
Community Association opposes Lyneham Oval Development
The Lyneham Community Association advises that a community petition with 1553 signatures opposed to the proposal by Brindabella Christian College to sub-lease and develop a portion of Lyneham Neighbourhood Oval was lodged in the ACT Legislative Assembly recently. (See petition no. 9-15). After consideration of the petition, and noting that approximately 90% of those asked to sign, did so, the Lyneham Community Association (LCA) has adopted a clearer position, consistent with the petition, opposing the sub-leasing and development proposal, and released the following media statement and position statement:
Draft Variation 309 – Block 8 Section 25 Turner
The North Canberra Community’s submission on Draft Variation 309 to the Territory Plan – a proposed bus layover near the intersection of Barry Drive and Watson Street in Turner
Planning and Development (Project Facilitation) Bill
This Bill proposes major changes to the process for Territory Plan variations. It was presented to the Legislative Assembly on 20 March and referred it to the Standing Committee on Planning, Environment and Territory and Municipal Services on 8 April. The Committee has invited public submissions, with a closing date of 22 April.
Submission: Section 64 Block 9 District of North Canberra, Medium Density Residential Use
NCCC has submitted comments on a referral under the Commonwealth’s Environment and Biodiversity Conservation Act in relation to a proposed development of a four hectare block of land in Watson. The letter is reproduced here. A site map with a description is included.