This would simply bring the developer's rights into line with the more limited rights currently afforded objectors. Dissatisfied developers and objectors alike would still be entitled to complain to the court if a council decision was manifestly unreasonable, tainted by bias, based on irrelevant considerations and the like. The court would continue to play its supervisory role in setting and enforcing limits on the exercise by council of its legislative discretion. M. Bond, Balmain, April 17. However, it is too easy to simply blame the State Government.
Urban consolidation can be positive for communities, provided it is underpinned by good planning.
Auburn Council must accept its share of responsibility for the disgraceful state of development in Auburn. Just weeks ago a majority of councillors approved a terrible flat development - not only ignoring the concerns of residents, but also the advice of their own council officers. Kelly Livingston, Auburn, April 17. Urban consolidation as reported in the Herald is at odds with the policy of school closures in the Sydney area. Hundreds of new apartments are being built along both sides of the Parramatta River.