The outrageous proposal by Rockdale City Council to build a 100-vehicle car park on the beachfront of Botany Bay has been scrapped, writes Alex Mitchell.
Property development
NSW Planning Minister Keneally romperstomps
NSW Planning Minister Kristina Keneally has trampled over community objections in two major development approvals this week , writes Alex Mitchell.
NSW development transparency clouds over
Sartor’s 11th hour attempt to restore some transparency to the untrammeled powers of the minister has been derailed and his PAC has been rendered redundant, writes Alex Mitchell.
Paving paradise in Botany Bay
The ultimate defacement of Botany Bay is being proposed on Crown land by Rockdale Council, writes Alex Mitchell.
Hilton case reveals planning law as a plaything of the wealthy
Today’s Hilton Hotel decision shows just how unreal the exercise of that right is for all but those who live in wealthy enclaves, writes Greg Barns.
Raptis reeling as QLD property market suffers downturn
The future of Queensland property developer Raptis remains unclear, writes Glenn Dyer.
The uneven tide of global warming
The Gippsland Gas Plant has its final approval – but is it safe from rising tides, asks Lionel Elmore.
Clown Hall Part 2: Labor digs in for development
Even before the local council elections Labor are supporting a powerful developer in the Inner West of Sydney, writes an Ashfield Council insider.
Sartor’s NSW: The developer led state
The developer funded NSW Labor Government is about to deliver the final chapters in the developer inspired rewrite of the NSW planning system, writes NSW planning insider “James Jacobs”.
