The Miscellaneous Technical Enhancement Code Amendment proposes a series of technical amendments which aim to enhance the general performance and operation of the Planning and Design Code (the Code).
The Miscellaneous Technical Enhancement Code Amendment is primarily focused on addressing technical and operational elements within the Code, as opposed to changing policy intent or outcomes.
Initiated by the State Planning Commission (the Commission), this Code Amendment represents the first of what will be a regular review and “tune-up” of any technical or operational aspects of the Code based on stakeholder feedback.
The Miscellaneous Technical Enhancement Code Amendment is informed by valuable feedback received from local council, planning industry professionals and other users of the Code in its first year of operation. It is focused on:
- technical matters
- policy clarity and interpretation
- consistency with drafting principals
- system efficiency and procedural matters.
The Commission has undertaken preliminary engagement with key stakeholders and local government to inform and assist the scoping of this Amendment.
Further information about this Code Amendment including a fact sheet, set of ‘frequently asked questions’ and information on how to provide feedback and register for one of the online public information sessions, can be found below.
On 6 April the Minister for Planning approved the Miscellaneous Technical Enhancements Code Amendment, with changes which take into consideration the feedback received during consultation. A copy of the post consultation documents, including the approved Code Amendment and Engagement Report which summaries the key feedback received, can be found under ‘Determination documents’.
