“It’s a trap in the system that Canberrans should be alert to.” says community leader Dr David Denham. “Knock-down rebuilds often cause concern, but this means, in effect, that decisions on knock-down rebuilds of single dwellings in Canberra cannot be scrutinised, even if they have a DA.” The GNCA has …
The GNCA warns Canberrans not to be tricked into thinking that review can be sought for a notified DA. Read the GNCA press release and why we sought review here.
The GNCA warns Canberrans not to rely on the government’s ‘salt and pepper’ policy for social housing because it is an illusion. Read the GNCA press release here.
The GNCA urges the government to accept all the recommendations of the recent review of governance and also adopt other changes. Read the GNCA press release here and the full report here.
The GNCA has lodged an appeal (application for review of a decision) of the Territory Planning Authority’s (TPA) decision to approve DA202448755 for 4 Hartog Street. We are concerned that the Planning Authority has not taken due care in reaching this decision, one of the first decisions under the new Territory …
The GNCA has asked the Heritage Minister, Rebecca Vassarotti to alter amendments to the Heritage Act that are proposed. Our submission is here.
The ACT Government told Canberrans that the new system would provide increased transparency and better engagement with the community. Our experience is the exact opposite! Decisions are being made in secret and the outcomes are often poor. For a full description and examples please click here for our latest newsletter …
The report, A Capital for all Australians, of the federal parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories had been released. It talks about Canberra’s unique characteristics and its role. Griffith and Narrabundah, in the Inner South, are infused with Garden City principles and heritage sites that …
The ACT Healthy Waterways team are offering ACT residents a free leaf bag to collect their autumn leaves. The link to register for a free bag is at: Around the home and garden – Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate – Environment (act.gov.au)
Saturday 19 October 2024 is polling day for the ACT Legislative Assembly. The GNCA committee has assembled a draft list of actions we would like the new ACT Government to take (see the attached document). Do you agree with this list? What would you like to add to the list? …
This ISCCC Forum titled ‘BETTER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT – Building & Landscape Design For Climatic & Social Resilience’ will be held at 7pm on 28 May 2024 at the Eastlake Football Club, 3 Oxley Street, Griffith. We will hear about efforts to deal with ‘urban intensification’ in Sydney while seeking to …
The GNCA has lodged its comment on DA 201732582-S144C for 14 Manuka Circle, (Block 1, Section 15) Griffith. The block was the former home of the Canberra Services Club (CSC) which now operates out of a clubhouse at 51 Blackall St Barton. Amongst its recommendations, the GNCA recommends that the …
