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Lost in Translation

Posted by Pete on 31 March 2013
Filed under: Regulations

Creating the new PLEP has been a challenge for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that the new legislation is based on a standardised template, the so-called Standard Instrument, which underpins all new NSW LEPs. The main problem with the Standard Instrument, in the present context, is that it introduces a completely new dictionary of land use and land use zone names that have a limited relationship to existing land use or zone names. (more…)

Waste Management Surveys

Posted by Pete on 30 March 2013
Filed under: Community,Rubbish

The results of waste management surveys conducted during February/March in the Carwoola/Primrose Valley and Sutton East areas will be presented to Council at its April General Meeting. The following is a summary of the results. (more…)

Rural Subdivision

Posted by Pete on 29 March 2013
Filed under: Regulations

From time to time, I am approached by residents in rural residential areas who would like to subdivide their property. They are usually older residents who see this as an opportunity to raise a bit of extra capital, and at the same time reduce the size of the property they have to maintain. The properties in question are usually around 4-12 ha (10-30 acres) in size. (more…)

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