A NSW inquiry has proposed 18 recommendations to address climate change within the planning system including allowing councils to revoke old consents without compensation.
A New South Wales Upper House committee has made 18 recommendations to the state government to address climate change within planning legislation.A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has recommended widespread changes to planning methods to ensure communities and the environment are protected from the impacts of climate change .
The proposal for West Culburra was referred to the Commonwealth for consideration under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act due to its potential impact on listed threatened species.It was one of 11 case studies in the report highlighting the need for local councils and communities to have a greater say on developments likely to generate a net loss of native habitat.
Property Council of Australia NSW executive director Katie Stevenson said the council welcomed the recommendations and the need to make resilient communities."It's vital that they are implemented carefully without adding delays or costs, especially when NSW urgently needs more homes and jobs," Ms Stevenson said.
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