Councillor Don Palmer Providing Local Leadership & Working for You

Who Owns a Development Plan

Following from my recent post regarding the upcoming Development Plan Amendment DPA2 I feel it prudent for you to understand who owns the Development Plan attributable to a given Council and the process behind how it evolves.Is it Council?Is it the State Government...
When People can Influence Planning

When People can Influence Planning

Not just a statement, the heading above is also a question. Yes – When is the best time for people to influence planning for the built form in the area in which they live?Is the best time to challenge the planning relevant to your street? When your neighbour...

DPA 2 back on the Agenda

The Development Plan Amendment (DPA2) that affects the Goodwood South Ward is now ready to proceed to the next stage of Consultation.This is the DPA that will see block size ratios reduce in some sections of the ward, at least from 350 m2 per dwelling to 300 m2 per...