The new ACT Planning Act is likely to be debated in the House of Assembly in June. Unless it is significantly modified it will not provide any benefits for most residents in Griffith/Narrabundah and is likely to be detrimental. We will still have no say in what can be built next door, and for large...Continue reading
Canberra’s urban open spaces are popular places to relax, exercise, play and connect with nature and contribute to our reputation as one of the most liveable cities in the world. As our population continues to grow, there will be increased demand for high quality public spaces that are accessible, safe and meet the changing needs of...Continue reading
To access a copy of the newsletter please click here. Some of the issues covered include the proposed new planning system, Housing ACT’s failed DAs, a makeover at Throsby Park and the winners of the 2023 raffle. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.gnca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/GNCA-Newsletter_April-May-2023.pdf” title=”GNCA Newsletter_April May 2023″]
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has allowed Housing ACT (HACT) to submit a new DA to take into account of 11 deficiencies identified by GNCA in the original Development Application that was previously approved by ACTPLA. The Wells Gardens DA opened for comment on 23 March 2023. The GNCA held a public meeting for GNCA members and...Continue reading
Unfortunately, the new planning legislation is seriously flawed. The GNCA does not see the need for the proposed changes which are poorly conceived, poorly explained and dangerous. They are unnecessarily complex and will cause confusion and uncertainty. The introduction of discretion in applying “outcomes” has the potential for corruption. To read GNCA’s full submission on...Continue reading
The GNCA is alarmed at the beautiful streets of old Griffith and Narrabundah being designated areas of “future investigation” (fig 36) in the draft Planning Framework out for consultation now. In these areas new three storey buildings can be constructed and the old streetscapes planned by Griffin, Sulman and Weston will be destroyed. This threatened...Continue reading
The GNCA is of the view that the current discussion paper, and previous inquiries, have been daintily dancing around the elephant in the room, which is: Why does a purchaser of (say) a fridge have considerably more consumer protection, consumer protection, and ease of access to appropriate remedies, than does the purchaser of a dwelling?Continue reading
In 2022 the GNCA began seeking review in ACAT of ACTPLA decisions approving three dwelling supportive housing developments in Griffith and Narrabundah. It has sought review of 5 decisions. None have so far been approved by ACAT. In the 5 cases the parties are GNCA, ACTPLA and Commissioner for Social Housing (the proponent). In 2...
ACT Government Environment and Planning Update To read a copy of the December update received from Ben Ponton please click here. Traffic speeding at La Perouse/Carnegie Crescent intersection area Two GNCA committee members, Gail McAlpine and Leo Dobes met on 4 November with Timothy DeWan (Narrabundah Peafowl Group) and Acting Detective-Inspector Paul Hutcheson of Road...Continue reading
This post covers a range of articles published by GNCA during 2020Continue reading
Canberra Grammar School’s plans for carpark prompt backlash from local residents. If you missed this article, printed in the Canberra Times on 28 October, please click here. October Newsletter To access a copy of the newsletter please click here. Some of the issues covered include the demolition of individual houses for multiple public housing dwellings,...Continue reading