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The Advertiser
4 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Red tape slashed to fast-track building new homes
Approvals for homes and second dwellings on smaller blocks are set to soar in an effort to reach a state's ambitious target of an extra 800,000 homes over the next decade. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has announced the 'Single Home Code', which she says will cut red tape and get homes built sooner. The scheme aims to streamline the approval process for new homes on blocks of land smaller than 300 square meters. This means that if a new house design meets specific standards, including requirements for set backs, tree canopy, solar access and street amenity, it can be approved without needing a full planning permit. Neighbours will still be notified and can provide feedback, but if the standards are met, there'll be no VCAT appeals or costly delays. Ms Kilkenny said the initiative is designed to increase housing density and affordability by making it easier to build on smaller lots. "This is another way we're making our planning system say 'yes' – yes to well-designed homes, yes to more homes, and yes to people making the most of the land they already have," Ms Kilkenny told reporters in Brighton on Sunday. "If your proposal meets the standards, you should be able to get on and build." The Single Home Code, which takes effect on September 8, will apply across the state and follows similar changes in approvals of low rise apartments and townhouses announced by the state government in April. A long-term housing blueprint, known as Plan for Victoria, was laid out by Premier Jacinta Allan and Ms Kilkenny in February. The statewide plan features 22 "concrete" actions, including carefully managing the outward sprawl of regional cities and towns to accommodate for more homes. More than seven million people live in Victoria but the Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts a rise to 11.5 million by 2055. The government estimates another 2.24 million homes will be needed across Melbourne and the regions. In August 2023, all states and territories agreed to the National Housing Accord, a country-wide target to build one million new, well-located homes over five years from mid-2024. In January the Property Council said Australia was already 15,000 homes behind target. The State of the Housing System Report forecast that Victoria could be the only state that would come anywhere near meeting its goal, finding it could actually achieve 98 per cent of its National Housing Accord Target of 306,000 new homes by mid-2029. It forecast Queensland would only get to 79 per cent and NSW 65 per cent of their implied targets. In July, NSW launched a Housing Pattern Book in a bid to speed up planning approvals. The Pattern Book, which consists of eight low-rise pre-approved designs and a 10-day approval pathway, is available for anyone to use for $1 for a six-month period. Approvals for homes and second dwellings on smaller blocks are set to soar in an effort to reach a state's ambitious target of an extra 800,000 homes over the next decade. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has announced the 'Single Home Code', which she says will cut red tape and get homes built sooner. The scheme aims to streamline the approval process for new homes on blocks of land smaller than 300 square meters. This means that if a new house design meets specific standards, including requirements for set backs, tree canopy, solar access and street amenity, it can be approved without needing a full planning permit. Neighbours will still be notified and can provide feedback, but if the standards are met, there'll be no VCAT appeals or costly delays. Ms Kilkenny said the initiative is designed to increase housing density and affordability by making it easier to build on smaller lots. "This is another way we're making our planning system say 'yes' – yes to well-designed homes, yes to more homes, and yes to people making the most of the land they already have," Ms Kilkenny told reporters in Brighton on Sunday. "If your proposal meets the standards, you should be able to get on and build." The Single Home Code, which takes effect on September 8, will apply across the state and follows similar changes in approvals of low rise apartments and townhouses announced by the state government in April. A long-term housing blueprint, known as Plan for Victoria, was laid out by Premier Jacinta Allan and Ms Kilkenny in February. The statewide plan features 22 "concrete" actions, including carefully managing the outward sprawl of regional cities and towns to accommodate for more homes. More than seven million people live in Victoria but the Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts a rise to 11.5 million by 2055. The government estimates another 2.24 million homes will be needed across Melbourne and the regions. In August 2023, all states and territories agreed to the National Housing Accord, a country-wide target to build one million new, well-located homes over five years from mid-2024. In January the Property Council said Australia was already 15,000 homes behind target. The State of the Housing System Report forecast that Victoria could be the only state that would come anywhere near meeting its goal, finding it could actually achieve 98 per cent of its National Housing Accord Target of 306,000 new homes by mid-2029. It forecast Queensland would only get to 79 per cent and NSW 65 per cent of their implied targets. In July, NSW launched a Housing Pattern Book in a bid to speed up planning approvals. The Pattern Book, which consists of eight low-rise pre-approved designs and a 10-day approval pathway, is available for anyone to use for $1 for a six-month period. Approvals for homes and second dwellings on smaller blocks are set to soar in an effort to reach a state's ambitious target of an extra 800,000 homes over the next decade. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has announced the 'Single Home Code', which she says will cut red tape and get homes built sooner. The scheme aims to streamline the approval process for new homes on blocks of land smaller than 300 square meters. This means that if a new house design meets specific standards, including requirements for set backs, tree canopy, solar access and street amenity, it can be approved without needing a full planning permit. Neighbours will still be notified and can provide feedback, but if the standards are met, there'll be no VCAT appeals or costly delays. Ms Kilkenny said the initiative is designed to increase housing density and affordability by making it easier to build on smaller lots. "This is another way we're making our planning system say 'yes' – yes to well-designed homes, yes to more homes, and yes to people making the most of the land they already have," Ms Kilkenny told reporters in Brighton on Sunday. "If your proposal meets the standards, you should be able to get on and build." The Single Home Code, which takes effect on September 8, will apply across the state and follows similar changes in approvals of low rise apartments and townhouses announced by the state government in April. A long-term housing blueprint, known as Plan for Victoria, was laid out by Premier Jacinta Allan and Ms Kilkenny in February. The statewide plan features 22 "concrete" actions, including carefully managing the outward sprawl of regional cities and towns to accommodate for more homes. More than seven million people live in Victoria but the Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts a rise to 11.5 million by 2055. The government estimates another 2.24 million homes will be needed across Melbourne and the regions. In August 2023, all states and territories agreed to the National Housing Accord, a country-wide target to build one million new, well-located homes over five years from mid-2024. In January the Property Council said Australia was already 15,000 homes behind target. The State of the Housing System Report forecast that Victoria could be the only state that would come anywhere near meeting its goal, finding it could actually achieve 98 per cent of its National Housing Accord Target of 306,000 new homes by mid-2029. It forecast Queensland would only get to 79 per cent and NSW 65 per cent of their implied targets. In July, NSW launched a Housing Pattern Book in a bid to speed up planning approvals. The Pattern Book, which consists of eight low-rise pre-approved designs and a 10-day approval pathway, is available for anyone to use for $1 for a six-month period. Approvals for homes and second dwellings on smaller blocks are set to soar in an effort to reach a state's ambitious target of an extra 800,000 homes over the next decade. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has announced the 'Single Home Code', which she says will cut red tape and get homes built sooner. The scheme aims to streamline the approval process for new homes on blocks of land smaller than 300 square meters. This means that if a new house design meets specific standards, including requirements for set backs, tree canopy, solar access and street amenity, it can be approved without needing a full planning permit. Neighbours will still be notified and can provide feedback, but if the standards are met, there'll be no VCAT appeals or costly delays. Ms Kilkenny said the initiative is designed to increase housing density and affordability by making it easier to build on smaller lots. "This is another way we're making our planning system say 'yes' – yes to well-designed homes, yes to more homes, and yes to people making the most of the land they already have," Ms Kilkenny told reporters in Brighton on Sunday. "If your proposal meets the standards, you should be able to get on and build." The Single Home Code, which takes effect on September 8, will apply across the state and follows similar changes in approvals of low rise apartments and townhouses announced by the state government in April. A long-term housing blueprint, known as Plan for Victoria, was laid out by Premier Jacinta Allan and Ms Kilkenny in February. The statewide plan features 22 "concrete" actions, including carefully managing the outward sprawl of regional cities and towns to accommodate for more homes. More than seven million people live in Victoria but the Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts a rise to 11.5 million by 2055. The government estimates another 2.24 million homes will be needed across Melbourne and the regions. In August 2023, all states and territories agreed to the National Housing Accord, a country-wide target to build one million new, well-located homes over five years from mid-2024. In January the Property Council said Australia was already 15,000 homes behind target. The State of the Housing System Report forecast that Victoria could be the only state that would come anywhere near meeting its goal, finding it could actually achieve 98 per cent of its National Housing Accord Target of 306,000 new homes by mid-2029. It forecast Queensland would only get to 79 per cent and NSW 65 per cent of their implied targets. In July, NSW launched a Housing Pattern Book in a bid to speed up planning approvals. The Pattern Book, which consists of eight low-rise pre-approved designs and a 10-day approval pathway, is available for anyone to use for $1 for a six-month period.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Red tape slashed to fast-track building new homes
Approvals for homes and second dwellings on smaller blocks are set to soar in an effort to reach a state's ambitious target of an extra 800,000 homes over the next decade. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has announced the 'Single Home Code', which she says will cut red tape and get homes built sooner. The scheme aims to streamline the approval process for new homes on blocks of land smaller than 300 square meters. This means that if a new house design meets specific standards, including requirements for set backs, tree canopy, solar access and street amenity, it can be approved without needing a full planning permit. Neighbours will still be notified and can provide feedback, but if the standards are met, there'll be no VCAT appeals or costly delays. Ms Kilkenny said the initiative is designed to increase housing density and affordability by making it easier to build on smaller lots. "This is another way we're making our planning system say 'yes' – yes to well-designed homes, yes to more homes, and yes to people making the most of the land they already have," Ms Kilkenny told reporters in Brighton on Sunday. "If your proposal meets the standards, you should be able to get on and build." The Single Home Code, which takes effect on September 8, will apply across the state and follows similar changes in approvals of low rise apartments and townhouses announced by the state government in April. A long-term housing blueprint, known as Plan for Victoria, was laid out by Premier Jacinta Allan and Ms Kilkenny in February. The statewide plan features 22 "concrete" actions, including carefully managing the outward sprawl of regional cities and towns to accommodate for more homes. More than seven million people live in Victoria but the Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts a rise to 11.5 million by 2055. The government estimates another 2.24 million homes will be needed across Melbourne and the regions. In August 2023, all states and territories agreed to the National Housing Accord, a country-wide target to build one million new, well-located homes over five years from mid-2024. In January the Property Council said Australia was already 15,000 homes behind target. The State of the Housing System Report forecast that Victoria could be the only state that would come anywhere near meeting its goal, finding it could actually achieve 98 per cent of its National Housing Accord Target of 306,000 new homes by mid-2029. It forecast Queensland would only get to 79 per cent and NSW 65 per cent of their implied targets. In July, NSW launched a Housing Pattern Book in a bid to speed up planning approvals. The Pattern Book, which consists of eight low-rise pre-approved designs and a 10-day approval pathway, is available for anyone to use for $1 for a six-month period.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Red tape slashed to fast-track building new homes
Approvals for homes and second dwellings on smaller blocks are set to soar in an effort to reach a state's ambitious target of an extra 800,000 homes over the next decade. Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has announced the 'Single Home Code', which she says will cut red tape and get homes built sooner. The scheme aims to streamline the approval process for new homes on blocks of land smaller than 300 square meters. This means that if a new house design meets specific standards, including requirements for set backs, tree canopy, solar access and street amenity, it can be approved without needing a full planning permit. Neighbours will still be notified and can provide feedback, but if the standards are met, there'll be no VCAT appeals or costly delays. Ms Kilkenny said the initiative is designed to increase housing density and affordability by making it easier to build on smaller lots. "This is another way we're making our planning system say 'yes' – yes to well-designed homes, yes to more homes, and yes to people making the most of the land they already have," Ms Kilkenny told reporters in Brighton on Sunday. "If your proposal meets the standards, you should be able to get on and build." The Single Home Code, which takes effect on September 8, will apply across the state and follows similar changes in approvals of low rise apartments and townhouses announced by the state government in April. A long-term housing blueprint, known as Plan for Victoria, was laid out by Premier Jacinta Allan and Ms Kilkenny in February. The statewide plan features 22 "concrete" actions, including carefully managing the outward sprawl of regional cities and towns to accommodate for more homes. More than seven million people live in Victoria but the Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts a rise to 11.5 million by 2055. The government estimates another 2.24 million homes will be needed across Melbourne and the regions. In August 2023, all states and territories agreed to the National Housing Accord, a country-wide target to build one million new, well-located homes over five years from mid-2024. In January the Property Council said Australia was already 15,000 homes behind target. The State of the Housing System Report forecast that Victoria could be the only state that would come anywhere near meeting its goal, finding it could actually achieve 98 per cent of its National Housing Accord Target of 306,000 new homes by mid-2029. It forecast Queensland would only get to 79 per cent and NSW 65 per cent of their implied targets. In July, NSW launched a Housing Pattern Book in a bid to speed up planning approvals. The Pattern Book, which consists of eight low-rise pre-approved designs and a 10-day approval pathway, is available for anyone to use for $1 for a six-month period.
9 News
4 days ago
- Business
- 9 News
'Red tape' problem solved for thousands of homebuyers in one state
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here The Victorian government has announced it will make it easier for homebuyers to build single-storey homes on small lots of land. A new state-wide amendment to the state's planning schemes known as Single Home Code will streamline approvals for single homes or small second dwellings on lots under 300 square metres in size. Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny said the move will cut out unnecessary "red tape" and allow homes to be built sooner. NEWS - Aerial of Melbourne from Yarraville. 24th October 2024, The Age news Picture by JOE ARMAO (Joe Armao) The current planning scheme often results in major delays and uncertainty for homeowners due to inconsistent council processes, complex paperwork and lengthy appeals, Kilkenny said. Under the amendment, a new home will be approved without assessment if it meets updated standards including solar access, tree canopy and street amenity. Neighbours will be notified and can provide feedback however there will be no expensive delays or VCAT appeals. The change will apply across all residential zones in Victoria. Neighbours will be notified and can provide feedback however there will be no expensive delays or VCAT appeals. (AFR/ Louie Douvis) "This is another way we're making our planning system say 'yes' – yes to well-designed homes, yes to more homes, and yes to people making the most of the land they already have," said Kilkenny. "If your proposal meets the standards, you should be able to get on and build. "That's what these changes deliver – faster decisions, less stress, and more homes where we need them." The Victorian government is in the middle of an overhaul of the state's planning system. A similar streamlined approach for new builds has already been introduced for townhouses and low-rise apartment buildings three storeys and under. The Allan government's 12-month new policy aims to save prospective buyers tens of thousands of dollars and attract developers. housing Victoria Melbourne Australia national CONTACT US
