Planning & Development
Government preoccupation with development has left many residents vulnerable, our unique heritage under threat, and our environment unprotected. We need important reforms in our development, planning and environment laws to reverse the decline.
At the State level, I have led opposition to the continued erosion of our rights to be involved in major planning and development decisions, and the reduction of environmental and heritage safeguards. Decision making on key sites such as East Darling Harbour, Caritas and the Chippendale Brewery has effectively been taken out of the public arean, while the Redfern-Waterloo Authority removes a huge area from local planning control.
As Lord Mayor, one of my first decisions was to increase the certainty of existing planning controls, limiting the flexibility that enabled deals for overdevelopment by the former council. The City is now undertaking the massive review and consultation process needed to develop new, contemporary planning controls that will provide certainty for residents and developers.
I am committed to working for legally enforceable safeguards in areas that are zoned residential to protect the safety and amenity of inner Sydney residents.
I speak up for residents. I prepare submissions and advocate for residents affected by developments and construction.
My Independent Team of Councillors at the City determines development and shares my commitment. I work at all levels of Government to get the job done.
With sensitive and appropriate development, effective planning controls and efficient public transport, we can retain our area as exciting, vibrant and liveable.
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More Strata Reform Needed - Forum 28 July 2009
St Vincent's Research Precinct Preferred Project (27/04/2010)
St Vincent's Research Precinct Submission (14/08/2009)
Strata Reform Discussion Paper (28/07/2009)
Nomination Form - Strata Reform Forum 28 July (14/07/2009)
Discussion Paper titled “Improving the NSW Planning System” (8/02/2008)
White City Development Control Plan (April 2007) (26/06/2007)
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Recent related information:
Have Your Say on Barangaroo: The Lend Lease amended concept plan for Barangaroo on the western foreshore of the city is currently on display for public comment until 10 September. This is a state project... (20/08/2010)
City South Community Forum: The City South Community Forum, for residents of Alexandria, Beaconsfield, Green Square, Rosebery, St Peters and Zetland, on Wednesday 30 August will include updates on sustainability initiatives... (20/08/2010)
Barangaroo Plans Now on Exhibition: The Department of Planning began formal exhibition of Lend Lease's Barangaroo South amended concept plan this week. Ending on 10 September, this public... (13/08/2010)
Chinatown Public Domain Plan Endorsed: The Chinatown Public Domain Plan, unanimously endorsed by Council's Environment and Heritage Committee on Monday, will improve the public domain, encourage festivals and events... (13/08/2010)
Large Events to Remain Unchecked in the Entertainment Quarter: The Minister for Planning has refused to review and amend the Entertainment Quarter Masterplan to require promoters to get development approval for large outdoor events... (13/08/2010)
Property Council Lunch: Four Seasons Hotel—Good afternoon. I’d like firstly to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the traditional custodians of this land... (6/08/2010)
Barangaroo: Following extensive review by the Barangaroo Delivery Authority (BDA), Lend Lease today submitted its amended Concept Plan for Barangaroo South to the Department of Planning for assessment... (30/07/2010)
Woollahra Council Opportunity Sites: My submission to Woollahra Council’s proposed 24 Opportunity Sites for increased housing density identifies opportunities for community benefit and raises residents’ concerns about increased density... (30/07/2010)
Open Government Maritime Win: After my questions in Parliament confirmed rumours that NSW Maritime had given "Permission to Lodge a Development Application" for a marina at Elizabeth Bay... (23/07/2010)
City Supports Renewal of The Block: On Monday, Councillors will consider a report which recommends the City begin work to transfer Eveleigh Lane, part of Caroline Lane and some land in Eveleigh Street... (16/07/2010)
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