NSW to fund council planner training to speed up housing approvals
NSW government will fully fund training for up to half of all council planners to speed up housing development approvals. The program is developed jointly with the Department of Planning.
Will NSW council planner training mean faster building approvals for my projects?
Builders and contractors in NSW could see faster DA approvals, reducing project delays and improving cash flow and scheduling certainty.
Key takeaways
- NSW will fully fund training for up to half of the state's council planners.
- The training aims to speed up housing development assessments and approval decisions.
- The program was developed jointly with the NSW Department of Planning.
- Faster approvals could reduce delays for builders and tradies waiting on project sign-offs.
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