Canberra’s urban open spaces are popular places to relax, exercise, play and connect with nature and contribute to our reputation as one of the most liveable cities in the world. As our population continues to grow, there will be increased demand for high quality public spaces that are accessible, safe and …
To access a copy of the newsletter please click here. Some of the issues covered include the proposed new planning system, Housing ACT’s failed DAs, a makeover at Throsby Park and the winners of the 2023 raffle.
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has allowed Housing ACT (HACT) to submit a new DA to take into account of 11 deficiencies identified by GNCA in the original Development Application that was previously approved by ACTPLA. The Wells Gardens DA opened for comment on 23 March 2023. The GNCA held a public …
Unfortunately, the new planning legislation is seriously flawed. The GNCA does not see the need for the proposed changes which are poorly conceived, poorly explained and dangerous. They are unnecessarily complex and will cause confusion and uncertainty. The introduction of discretion in applying “outcomes” has the potential for corruption. To …
The GNCA is alarmed at the beautiful streets of old Griffith and Narrabundah being designated areas of “future investigation” (fig 36) in the draft Planning Framework out for consultation now. In these areas new three storey buildings can be constructed and the old streetscapes planned by Griffin, Sulman and Weston …
The GNCA is of the view that the current discussion paper, and previous inquiries, have been daintily dancing around the elephant in the room, which is: Why does a purchaser of (say) a fridge have considerably more consumer protection, consumer protection, and ease of access to appropriate remedies, than does the purchaser of a dwelling?
In 2022 the GNCA began seeking review in ACAT of ACTPLA decisions approving three dwelling supportive housing developments in Griffith and Narrabundah. It has sought review of 5 decisions. None have so far been approved by ACAT. In the 5 cases the parties are GNCA, ACTPLA and Commissioner for Social …
The Canberra Grammar School in Griffith is seeking approval to install a 2000 m2 bitumen car park on Jansz Park in Griffith, where the land is zoned as public open space- and where car parks are prohibited. The Brindabella Christian College in Lyneham has developed a school car park on a public oval without approval. Our colleagues at the Lyneham Community Association and the North Canberra Community Council have organised a petition to halt these land grabs.
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THE ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has refused the development application for the construction of three supportive housing dwellings on a suburban RZ1 block in Griffith. This is the third DA proposed by ACT Housing and approved by ACTPLA that the GNCA has had refused since December. A recent …
Minister Berry has complained about public housing projects being delayed due to ‘frivolous or vexatious claims’. The GNCA argues that if anyone is frivolous or vexatious, it is the ACT Government
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has set aside the decision to grant approval to DA Number 2021139714 and substituted a decision to refuse approval. The DA was for the variation of a lease and the construction of three supportive housing dwellings on a suburban RZ1 block in Narrabundah. ACAT …
