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NSW introduces strategy to streamline consultation process
A new single Community Participation Plan will allow people in NSW to “know how and when to have a say on development in their neighbourhooods”. The NSW Government announced a plan to incorporate over 100 plans into one clear and consistent approach. Currently, there are many Community Participation Plans across the state – each with its own approach, timeframes and thresholds for consultation on planning matters. This has led to inconsistent consultation practices and confusion for proponents, homeowners, community members and other stakeholders trying to engage with, an
