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Campbelltown City Council is seeking public comments on a Planning Proposal, draft Site-Specific Development Control Plan, draft Voluntary Planning Agreement and associated documents (the Planning Package) for the Macarthur Grange development proposal located at Raby Road, Varroville, (Lot 3900 DP 1170905), (Macarthur Grange Golf Course). The Planning Proposal seeks to amend the planning provisions under Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan (2015) to: (1) Amend the Land Zoning Map to rezone the site from C3 Environmental Management to a mix of the following zones C2 Environmental Conservation, C3 Environmental Management, C4 Environmental Living and RE1 Public Recreation. (2) Introduce a new site-specific clause to only enable a Community Title Subdivision on part Lot 3900 DP 1170905 for a neighbourhood scheme. Subdivision under this clause should not result in lots which provide an area less than 5,000 m2 or exceed a density of 2.5 dwellings per hectare. (3) Amend Schedule 1, Additional Permitted Uses for the land fronting Raby Road (existing clubhouse precinct) to permit a future function centre, restaurant, and café use. (4) Amend the Land Reservation Acquisition Map to identify the land reserved for a public purpose being open space. The draft Planning Proposal, together with background investigations/reports/studies are all available for viewing. Council has been assigned the role of Local Plan – making authority in finalising the relevant amendment to Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan, 2015. Public exhibition commences on Wednesday 9th October and submissions will be accepted until Friday 8th November 2024. Jeff Mead Sophie Perry Troy Loveday

What's your favourite example of a green street renovation? 🌳 We're compiling a list of case studies of canopy tree retrofits from across the globe, and with everyone coming back from green infrastructure conferences across the globe, now seems like the perfect time to ask!

Pavement durability is often overlooked, but it’s the foundation of cost-effective and sustainable infrastructure. Roads that stand the test of time don’t just save money—they also reduce environmental impact. 🤔 What’s your experience? Have you worked on projects where durability made a noticeable difference? What new techniques or materials are you seeing in your region? 👇 Share your insights below! 👇

Our head of BNG and NN Jack Potter took part in the Pro Landscaper event yesterday held in London. A series of workshops, talks and panel discussions. Jack was joined as an expert panellist by David Griffiths the event organiser, Nina Mason who chaired the panel, Fiona Ross from Pinsent Masons offering some interesting legal insights, Richard Jackson CBE from Joe's Blooms delved into small site service logistics and John Wyer a landscape architect with great insights to where the metric is delivering real world change and where it is not hitting the mark. 💡 Across all of the interesting conversations had with landscape professionals, we came away with some clear steps to make BNG more efficient and successful. 1️⃣Ecology and landscape needs to be brought earlier in the process to inform design - It can no longer be an iterative process for developers. The new BNG requirements and integration of process and stakeholders is becoming increasingly important. 🌱 2️⃣Communication with communities is key to empower the communities, who will have to live with these obligations on-site for the next 30 years, to feel a sense of ownership and stewardship for the nature outcomes promised. 🗣️ Jack also had a special mention for Sam Bower from Balfour Beatty plc who is 'knee deep' in BNG every day. He found it heartening to hear how his projects are not just tick box exercises and the ecology input is genuinely delivering gains for nature driven by BNG. Which is what it is all about. 👍 These conversations, and sharing of experience and knowledge is what helps define a new market such as this. So it's important to keep the conversation going. ❓What do you think would help the successful deployment of BNG across the UK?❓

It's currently unclear when Schedule 3 will become mandatory for new developments. However, it's great to see that Cheshire East Council has introduced new planning guidance that focuses on sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) to improve water management in new developments. The guide encourages developers to incorporate permeable surfaces and soft landscaping, aligning with national best practices for managing water quantity and quality, promoting biodiversity, and enhancing local amenities. Non-compliant proposals may face rejection. (Source: https://bit.ly/3IyspZV). If you are in the process of putting forward an application for a new development, ensuring you have effectively incorporated sustainable drainage systems will give you the best chance of satisfying your local authority or SAB. Find out more about our sustainable drainage reports: https://lnkd.in/ejU9rJkV

https://bit.ly/3woE4Yt 🌱 Thinking about a green home renovation? ♻️ Understand the legal aspects! From environmental regulations to permit requirements, navigate the complexities. We'll guide you through the legal landscape for a sustainable, value-adding upgrade.

Hello network :) Following some interest in this Guide I drafted: here is the main content. 1- A complex problem: Buildings in Malta are poorly performing 2- The solution, Environmental Design of buildings 3-Climate Analysis 4- Maltese Law on Energy Performance of Buildings 5-Facade concept 6- Typical high-performing build-ups 7- Recommended Environmental design strategies for heritage building 8-Return of investment (ROI) for different design strategies towards nZEB 9- Indoor Environmental Quality What do you think we should necessarily include? Greta Caruana Smith Fabrizio Gerada, MBA, MCIOB, CPHT, Alannah Xuereb, Adrian Mangion, Christopher Micallef, Dr. Zeinab Alameddine, Kate Brown, Andy Sage FRSA, BrianSpecMan Murphy, Amit Anafi

One of the last actions I took before leaving the department of planning was having the privilege to sign the Gateway determination for the new MidCoast LEP, which is now on public exhibition till 14 July. As I stated in my letter to council they embraced the motto of Augustus and Cosimo De' Midici 'to make haste slowly,' epitomising the balance between urgency and diligence. This approach ensured a comprehensive LEP that meets the 21st century needs of our community, while safeguarding our environment. The new LEP seeks to address paper subdivisions, or lots with recognition on paper only, with an Environmental Living zone that promotes low-impact residential development and a minimum lot size of 5 hectares. Additionally, it broadens the permissible housing types in low-density residential areas and allows everyday services within residential zones. With these progressive changes, the MidCoast LEP sets a standard for contemporary urban planning. Congratulations to council for their Prometheus-like foresight in drafting a local planning framework for a sustainable future. I encourage everyone to participate in the public exhibition and contribute to this transformative initiative. https://lnkd.in/et2ykCyU

🌳 Planning a new development? Don’t overlook the importance of an arboricultural impact assessment (AIA)! Learn what an arboricultural impact assessment is and why it's essential for your project in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3y7SCwH Ensure your trees and environment are protected every step of the way with comprehensive tree services from Arbor Cultural. 🌿 📞 020 4531 6444 📧 admin@arbor-cultural.co.uk #ArboriculturalImpactAssessment #TreeCare #SustainableDevelopment #TreePreservation #AIABlog

As has already been widely reported, the tree provisions contained within the City's Local Planning Scheme No.7 (soon to be gazetted) were removed.  Whilst there have been moves towards consistency amongst planning frameworks, of the 49 schemes gazetted since the 2015 Regulations, only 11 have included tree preservation order/ significant tree register provisions. Significant tree provisions were removed under LPS 7, yet retained in schemes gazetted as recent as September 2023.    Whilst local governments welcome the State's $3.75 million urban greening grants program, many are now considering how the local planning framework can respond to the apparent gap in State Policy and legislation to provide a consistent approach to tree retention on private property as further infill development occurs. Electors Meetings across the Metro Area in particular have seen many passionate community members asking the same question - what now? Is the answer a Local Planning Policy, which, despite WALGAs Tree Retention Model Local Planning Policy, may result in inconsistent approaches to the issue across different local government areas as has been experienced to date?   In response to a Notice of Motion on this exact matter at South Perth, the City has prepared a report which seeks to identify potential opportunities to address this issue moving forward.  The March Agenda Briefing is available here: