COVID-19 prompts NSW planning changes
19 May 2020
International law firm Ashurst has published a NSW planning alert that outlines the key COVID-19 legislative changes which may assist you in progressing your development.
The update summarises the Planning System Acceleration Program, new powers of the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW).
To view the alert, authored by partner Rebecca Dixon and lawyer Emily Andrews, please click here.
Partner, Rebecca Dixon commented:
"The Government's new Planning System Acceleration Program will fast-track the assessment of State Significant Development, development applications and re-zoning, with an aim to stimulate the economy and promote employment. Emergency amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 will allow the Minister to authorise a development without the need for regular planning approval or consents if it is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic."
To view our online COVID-19 content hub, or to speak to an Ashurst partner regarding navigating the challenges of COVID-19, please click here.
