The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) recently invited submissions on improving the Secretary’s practice note that deals with the review of draft section 94 (now section 7.11) contributions plans by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). DPE requested industry comments on both the assessment process for contributions plans and the contents of the […]

The notion time is money is a daily reality for the development industry amidst the balancing act of prudent planning, infrastructure provision, and budget management by government. Despite a sustained increase in housing approvals in Sydney, uncertainty and delays still plague the planning system, particularly in infrastructure contributions.   Greenfield developers will start to feel […]

It seems that every day there is a news story about Sydney’s clogged infrastructure—whether it’s roads, public transport, hospitals, or schools. Yet the congestion we are currently experiencing was predictable.   Notwithstanding the good intentions of our strategic plans, the people of Sydney are suffering the cumulative effects of many short-term decisions. Instead of keeping […]

We are looking for an Infrastructure Funding & Delivery Planner to join our team.  GLN Planning is a town planning consultancy of around a dozen professionals located in the Sydney CBD. Providing advice to government and private sector clients on equitable ways to plan, fund and deliver urban infrastructure is a key part of our […]

‘Interim activation’ or ‘meanwhile use’ is the temporary use of land until it is developed for its final purpose. GLN Planning was engaged by Landcom to obtain planning approval for a recreation area at Tallawong Station, Rouse Hill. The project aim was to provide a space for local amenity, early activation and community engagement opportunities […]