Southern NSW councils will meet with the state's planning minister this week over concerns that an online planning system is creating lengthy delays and prompting staff to quit their jobs.
Murray and Riverina-based councils say they are experiencing significant workload increases and delays thanks to a state government online planning system that was supposed to more efficiently process development applications.
"The reality is that it has become an extra level of administration to navigate through for both developers and council and it is leading to significantly increased workloads and timelines for everyone involved," Berrigan Shire Council Mayor and RAMJO chairperson Matt Hannan said.Councils say problems include having to repeatedly lodge the same information for a planning application, requiring multiple passwords, and failing to duplicate application details onto local council systems.
"This system is not only making it almost impossible to support business, it is totally failing our staff."Staff feeling the pressure
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