PART ONE - Fishers Ghost

$0 - $100,000 - no contribution;$100,000 - $200,000 - 0.5% contribution; andOver $200,000 - 1% contribution.In addition, the Department has indicated that they will further examine the practicesof charging for additional water and other services.CommentsCouncil has a number of Section 94 Plans that are current, including the GlenfieldUrban Release Area Section 94 Plan, Blair Athol Section 94 Plan and St Helens ParkOpen Space Section 94 Plan.In addition to the above, Council has a Section 94A Plan which applies to areaswithin Campbelltown that are not covered by a Section 94 Plan.A review of all the current Section 94 Plans indicates that there would be limitedimplications for Council, should the Department choose to limit the developercontributions for secondary dwellings under the AHSEPP as discussed above.Generally, the above proposed amendments are considered reasonable toencourage the development of secondary dwellings within infill areas.RecommendationThe Department’s suggestion in relation to implementing a standard Section 94contribution rate for standard dwelling across the State based on construction valuehas merit and should be further explored.3. Housing NSW social housingKey issue (a): Improve notification and consultation associated with social housingdevelopment proposals by Housing NSW.Proposed Amendment by the DepartmentHousing NSW has identified the need to undertake more extensive consultation,equivalent to the provisions in the relevant Council’s DCP. The Department isconsidering the merits of undertaking a level of community notification comparable towhat is required by Councils DCP requirements.CommentsIt is important that sufficient notification and consultation is undertaken by HousingNSW with adjoining neighbours, and those that may be affected, prior to thefinalisation of any development proposal. All issues raised by affected propertyowners must be addressed. The above suggestion by the Department is stronglysupported.