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Development and the environment
16 December 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
TAGS
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The government aims to accelerate housing and infrastructure development while enhancing environmental outcomes through strategic assessments and delivery plans.
Action Requested
The government has published a working paper inviting feedback on proposals to advance nature recovery funding through development, with plans for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill next year. The approach seeks to streamline project-specific assessments into single strategic assessments to ensure optimal environmental outcomes without reducing protections under existing laws.
Key Facts
- Estimated 8% of new housing supply has been delivered in sensitive river catchments subject to nutrient neutrality requirements.
- Nutrient neutrality requirements have historically deterred planning applications and hindered development pace.
- The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will provide legislative support for the proposed approach.
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