The Committee has recently been referred an inquiry with a reporting date of April - May 2025. As such, the Committee plans to resume hearings in this inquiry in mid-2025.
The inquiry will examine the impact of historical development consents on the NSW planning system, development industry and property ownership. The Committee will also consider policy and legal solutions to address concerns about historical development consents, including any barriers in using current legal provisions to respond to the issue.
The Committee will look at what the benefits and costs to taxpayers will be if action is taken on the issue. The full terms of reference can be viewed below.
