NSW government is moving to strip Cessnock Council of its control over planning, to hasten development of new homes. Under the Lower Hunter Regional Strategy, 20,000 dwellings are to be built in the area over the next 20 years. NSW Planning Minister Tony Kelly justifies the action because the council is taking too long with land releases and development processes.
Interestingly the council responds by saying that they approved thousands of lots last year and are waiting for Mr Kelly's department to approve them.
More interestingly, the government's plans for major housing developments in the lower Hunter have been frustrated by resident action groups, which successfully stopped several developments! Hornsby residents should take note of all this.
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