Recent mapping shows that the RZ1 dual occupancy policy will not achieve the desired infill. The ACT Government‘s 2023 planning changes allow secondary dwellings of less than 120 square meters on RZ1 blocks greater than 800sqm. The GNCA welcomes the work of a concerned Canberra resident on interactive maps that reflect …
With profound sadness the Griffith Narrabundah Community Association record that, on 22 June 2024, our President Dr David Denham AM died. David devoted his life to serving Australia and Canberra through his professional and community service. He was 87 years old. In 1984 David became a Member of the Order …
“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. Press Release GNC A Request for a review of the DA
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? …
