The NSW government is seeking to give the planning secretary discretionary powers, but lawyers and a Landcare group say that would have devastating impacts for the community.
The NSW government has introduced new planning legislation in the wake of the Bowdens Silver Mine decision.The NSW government has proposed legislation to give the planning secretary discretionary powers.What's next?abc.net.au/news/nsw-planning-law-changes-after-bowdens-silver-mine-block/104532424Critics of proposed changes to NSW planning laws believe they will fast-track contentious mining and renewable energy projects at the expense of local communities.
"That's around $50 billion worth of schools, hospitals, data centres, renewable energy and mining projects that could now be delayed due to this decision." The Australian Environmental Lawyers group believed allowing proponents to submit separate development applications for different infrastructure would prevent the planning department from assessing the cumulative impacts.ABC Central West: Mollie Gorman"This legislation is not necessary in light of the Bowdens decision," she said.
"As for projects and infrastructure not yet approved, and in the assessment pipeline, all that happens post-Bowdens is the infrastructure requires development consent, if the state significant development project also requires consent.The bill is set to have bipartisan support with NSW Shadow Planning Minister Scott Farlow saying the legislation would provide clarity and certainty for the market.
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