Amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) required local councils to update their Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and prepare a Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). The LSPS were to provide a 20-year vision; guiding land use planning and development within their respective LGA. They would also…
City of Canada Bay Council (Council) sought to understand the socio-economic impacts associated with changes to land use zoning on a site at 1-7 King Street, Concord West. A study was commissioned to explore future options for the site within the current policy framework and with consideration of market demand.
Liverpool City Council was interested in investigating factors relating to medium density development delivery in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA). Specifically, Council wanted to understand the alternative planning controls, impact on viability and appropriateness of controls in encouraging medium density and housing diversity in established R3 Medium Density Residential…
To replace Uralla Shire LGA’s former section 94 development contributions plans, section 7.11 and 7.12 development contributions plans were commissioned by Uralla Shire Council. The two contributions plans, developed by HillPDA, authorised Uralla Shire Council to impose conditions on developments that require the payment of contributions to support the LGA’s…
Team2 Architects commissioned HillPDA to undertake a social and economic impact assessment (SEIA) to accompany a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for a proposed private hospital in Liverpool. HillPDA carried out a social and economic impact assessment in five phases, involving reviewing the proposal and its context, investigating the surrounding…
HillPDA was engaged by Northern Beaches Council to undertake research into the night time economy (NTE) and its operation in Manly. HillPDA identified the characteristics of the NTE in Manly, any issues or conflicts, and planning controls that affect the NTE. From this research, we produced the Manly Night…
HillPDA was engaged by Lane Cove Council to prepare a Local Housing Strategy (LHS) for the Lane Cove local government area (LGA), to assist in setting a clear plan for housing to 2036. The LHS was informed by Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), adopted on 30 March 2020. The…
HillPDA was engaged by Wollondilly Shire Council to undertake a Visitor Economy Study for the Wollondilly LGA. The purpose of the study was to identify and explore opportunities to enhance the Wollondilly visitor economy through amendments to the Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2011 (LEP). The study was undertaken to…
HillPDA undertook a review of a Planning Proposal and an associated Social Impact and Community Needs Assessment, assessing possible impacts to the community and its local facilities. The Planning Proposal was seeking the rezoning of the Western Sydney University Campus site in Milperra to permit residential redevelopment. HillPDA examined the…
