Townhouses and terraces in R2 near town centres: the 2025 reforms
Townhouses and terraces are now permitted in R2 zones within 800 m of nominated Sydney centres and stations. The 2025 standards and exclusions explained.
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Tree removal and DAs in NSW: arborist reports, canopy and biodiversity
Tree removal in a NSW DA needs an AS 4970 arborist report, a case against council canopy rules and a biodiversity check. What Sydney…
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R2, R3, R4 and RU5 zoning explained: what each zone lets you build
R2, R3, R4 and RU5 zoning explained for NSW: what each zone permits, how the LEP land use table works, and how the housing…
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Clause 4.6 variations: justifying a height or FSR standard breach
Clause 4.6 variation requests let a NSW DA exceed a height or FSR standard if compliance is unreasonable or unnecessary. How Sydney planners justify…
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Section 7.11 and 7.12 contributions and the HPC explained
Section 7.11 and 7.12 contributions go to council, the Housing and Productivity Contribution to the state. What Sydney and NSW projects pay and when.
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