[Greens-Media] (Sylvia Hale MLC) Report:99.6% of Part 3A Projects Approved

[Christopher Holley]

Media Release from Sylvia Hale NSW Greens MP and Planning Spokesperson

99.6% of Part 3A Projects Approved
 
The Department of Planning’s Major Development Monitor 2007-08 shows
that last year the government approved 295 of the 296 applications it
considered under its controversial Part 3A planning powers, a developer
success rate of 99.66%. 

The amazingly high success rate comes despite over 14,000 public
submissions being received, most opposing projects on environmental
and/or heritage grounds.

“If you get your project called in under Part 3A you can’t lose
really,” said Sylvia Hale, NSW Greens MP and Planning spokesperson. 

“It is virtually certain your project will be approved.”

“Public submissions increased by a staggering 27% yet the government
has ignored the public’s opposition in approving projects like the
massive residential overdevelopment of Catherine Hill Bay.” 

“Many of the successful Part 3A developers like Rosecorp, Johnson
Property Group and Meriton are major donors to the NSW ALP. The NSW ALP
has taken millions of dollars in donations from developers who have had
projects approved by the government under these part 3A powers. With a
success rate of 99.6% is it any wonder Part 3A is considered by the
public to be little more than a fund-raising program for the NSW ALP.”


“The Greens are committed to the repeal of Part 3 A of the Planning
Act and a ban on political parties accepting donations from property
developers,” Ms Hale said.

To view the report go to:
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/corporate_publications/pdf/major_development_monitor_301008.pdf




Further information: 
Chris Holley 9230 3030 / 0437 779 546