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AI is becoming a growing topic in urban planning for property development.Many planners, certifiers, architects, builders and developers are curious about what it can do. That curiosity makes sense. Planning work often involves large volumes of legislation, policies, maps, planning instrum...

The NSW Government has introduced a new Pattern Book initiative to speed up housing delivery. But what exactly is it, how does it work, and what role does the new Pattern Book Development Code play in CDC approvals?Here’s our quick breakdown of what you need to know.What is t...

One of the most mysterious terms in NSW planning is “accessible area”. Have you ever seen a map of what constitutes an accessible area… No?An accessible area is defined in the Housing SEPP as land within:800m walking distance ofa public entrance to a ...

Did you know that the NSW Low and Mid Rise policy doesn't always exclude flood-affected properties? You'd have to read rules and maps very carefully to understand when.This exclusion list for LMR mentions "flood prone land" or land in a "flood planning area". So people might have assumed ...

Imagine you're a property developer in New South Wales, constantly on the lookout for the next promising site. Your day often starts with scanning listings, networking, and perhaps a drive through potential suburbs.You spot a ...