Local planning panels NSW 2026: referrals, regional DAs and reviews
How NSW local planning panels work after the 2026 reforms: referral triggers, regionally significant DAs in Sydney and panel reviews of staff decisions.
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Aboriginal heritage checks for NSW DAs: AHIMS and the due diligence code
When a NSW DA needs an Aboriginal heritage check: the AHIMS search, the 5-step due diligence code, the 200m-from-waters test and when an AHIP…
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Running a business from home in NSW: when council approval is needed
Working from home in NSW? When a home occupation, home business or B&B is exempt or complying development, the 2 employee limit, signage and…
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Rural and large lot subdivision on the Central Coast: LEP 2022 rules
Central Coast LEP 2022 clause 4.1 lot sizes, clause 4.2B dwelling rights and the DCP 2022 sewer, bushfire and access tests for splitting rural…
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Section 10.7 certificates compared: Blacktown to Central Coast
What Section 10.7 planning certificates flag in Blacktown, The Hills, Penrith, Liverpool and Central Coast, and how to read the (2) and (5) parts.
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Torrens title subdivision of a duplex: when you can split the title
Can you Torrens title subdivide a duplex in NSW? The LEP minimum lot size, dual occupancy exception clauses and the state standards near Sydney…
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Central Coast dual occupancy and subdivision under LEP 2022
How dual occupancy and subdivision DAs work on the NSW Central Coast under Central Coast LEP 2022 and DCP 2022, from Woy Woy and…
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