Independent Survey: A New Planning System for NSW – White Paper

In 2012 we conducted a small independent survey regarding the Government’s Planning Reform Green Paper and reported the results in October 2012. This survey follows on from that initiative seeking your views on the recently released “A New Planning System for NSW White Paper” and the two exposure bills that provide the regulatory framework for the proposed new planning system.

This survey should take 5 – 10 minutes to complete. The top line results will be available in late June 2013. A copy of the White Paper and the Exposure Bills can be found at these links:

White Paper -
https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/50e8717a9968716223532455eb67e51e/White-Paper-full-document.pdf
Exposure Planning Bill 2013 -
https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/4753629ee2d34e89e72dab8963a117a3/Planning_Bill_2013.pdf
Exposure Planning Administration Bill 2013 -
https://majorprojects.affinitylive.com/public/cad303d680b6dfdb5a9df8490d0ddf38/Planning_Administration_Bill_2013.pdf
(If you wish to view the document please copy this link into a new browser window - then return to this window to complete the survey)

As someone involved in planning in NSW what are your views on the following aspects of the changes proposed in the White Paper?

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* 1. The White Paper proposes the establishment of a new planning system. It states that: "The key objective of the planning system is to promote and enable economic growth and positive development for the benefit of the entire community, while protecting the environment and enhancing people’s way of life. It is about development that is sustainable". How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the White Paper?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree/disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	UNSURE
Including a leading objective about facilitating economic development is appropriate	Including a leading objective about facilitating economic development is appropriate Strongly disagree	Including a leading objective about facilitating economic development is appropriate Disagree	Including a leading objective about facilitating economic development is appropriate Neither agree/disagree	Including a leading objective about facilitating economic development is appropriate Agree	Including a leading objective about facilitating economic development is appropriate Strongly Agree	Including a leading objective about facilitating economic development is appropriate UNSURE
The balance of objectives proposed is correct	The balance of objectives proposed is correct Strongly disagree	The balance of objectives proposed is correct Disagree	The balance of objectives proposed is correct Neither agree/disagree	The balance of objectives proposed is correct Agree	The balance of objectives proposed is correct Strongly Agree	The balance of objectives proposed is correct UNSURE
The environmental objectives are not captured well enough	The environmental objectives are not captured well enough Strongly disagree	The environmental objectives are not captured well enough Disagree	The environmental objectives are not captured well enough Neither agree/disagree	The environmental objectives are not captured well enough Agree	The environmental objectives are not captured well enough Strongly Agree	The environmental objectives are not captured well enough UNSURE
The social objectives are not captured well enough	The social objectives are not captured well enough Strongly disagree	The social objectives are not captured well enough Disagree	The social objectives are not captured well enough Neither agree/disagree	The social objectives are not captured well enough Agree	The social objectives are not captured well enough Strongly Agree	The social objectives are not captured well enough UNSURE
Incorporating sustainable development as defined in the White Paper ensures that the new planning system can address the quadruple bottom line	Incorporating sustainable development as defined in the White Paper ensures that the new planning system can address the quadruple bottom line Strongly disagree	Incorporating sustainable development as defined in the White Paper ensures that the new planning system can address the quadruple bottom line Disagree	Incorporating sustainable development as defined in the White Paper ensures that the new planning system can address the quadruple bottom line Neither agree/disagree	Incorporating sustainable development as defined in the White Paper ensures that the new planning system can address the quadruple bottom line Agree	Incorporating sustainable development as defined in the White Paper ensures that the new planning system can address the quadruple bottom line Strongly Agree	Incorporating sustainable development as defined in the White Paper ensures that the new planning system can address the quadruple bottom line UNSURE

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* 2. The White Paper proposes a new hierarchy of plans. This includes State, Regional, Subregional, and Local Plans. (Pages 64 to 92) Overall how strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the hierarchy of plans?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree/disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	UNSURE
These changes will provide improved protection for the natural environment	These changes will provide improved protection for the natural environment Strongly disagree	These changes will provide improved protection for the natural environment Disagree	These changes will provide improved protection for the natural environment Neither agree/disagree	These changes will provide improved protection for the natural environment Agree	These changes will provide improved protection for the natural environment Strongly Agree	These changes will provide improved protection for the natural environment UNSURE
These changes will provide improved protection for sites with heritage value	These changes will provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Strongly disagree	These changes will provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Disagree	These changes will provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Neither agree/disagree	These changes will provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Agree	These changes will provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Strongly Agree	These changes will provide improved protection for sites with heritage value UNSURE
These changes will support communities to maintain their desired local character	These changes will support communities to maintain their desired local character Strongly disagree	These changes will support communities to maintain their desired local character Disagree	These changes will support communities to maintain their desired local character Neither agree/disagree	These changes will support communities to maintain their desired local character Agree	These changes will support communities to maintain their desired local character Strongly Agree	These changes will support communities to maintain their desired local character UNSURE
These changes centralise decision making and there is minimal room for Local Plans to respond to local issues	These changes centralise decision making and there is minimal room for Local Plans to respond to local issues Strongly disagree	These changes centralise decision making and there is minimal room for Local Plans to respond to local issues Disagree	These changes centralise decision making and there is minimal room for Local Plans to respond to local issues Neither agree/disagree	These changes centralise decision making and there is minimal room for Local Plans to respond to local issues Agree	These changes centralise decision making and there is minimal room for Local Plans to respond to local issues Strongly Agree	These changes centralise decision making and there is minimal room for Local Plans to respond to local issues UNSURE
These changes will reduce duplication and wasting of resources in planning	These changes will reduce duplication and wasting of resources in planning Strongly disagree	These changes will reduce duplication and wasting of resources in planning Disagree	These changes will reduce duplication and wasting of resources in planning Neither agree/disagree	These changes will reduce duplication and wasting of resources in planning Agree	These changes will reduce duplication and wasting of resources in planning Strongly Agree	These changes will reduce duplication and wasting of resources in planning UNSURE
These changes will add additional administrative layers to the system	These changes will add additional administrative layers to the system Strongly disagree	These changes will add additional administrative layers to the system Disagree	These changes will add additional administrative layers to the system Neither agree/disagree	These changes will add additional administrative layers to the system Agree	These changes will add additional administrative layers to the system Strongly Agree	These changes will add additional administrative layers to the system UNSURE

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* 3. The White Paper outlines how public participation will occur in the new system. Overall how strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree/disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	UNSURE
The Public Participation Charter will ensure that the views of the community will be reflected in planning	The Public Participation Charter will ensure that the views of the community will be reflected in planning Strongly disagree	The Public Participation Charter will ensure that the views of the community will be reflected in planning Disagree	The Public Participation Charter will ensure that the views of the community will be reflected in planning Neither agree/disagree	The Public Participation Charter will ensure that the views of the community will be reflected in planning Agree	The Public Participation Charter will ensure that the views of the community will be reflected in planning Strongly Agree	The Public Participation Charter will ensure that the views of the community will be reflected in planning UNSURE
The Exposure Bills do not adequately support the proposed community participation plans	The Exposure Bills do not adequately support the proposed community participation plans Strongly disagree	The Exposure Bills do not adequately support the proposed community participation plans Disagree	The Exposure Bills do not adequately support the proposed community participation plans Neither agree/disagree	The Exposure Bills do not adequately support the proposed community participation plans Agree	The Exposure Bills do not adequately support the proposed community participation plans Strongly Agree	The Exposure Bills do not adequately support the proposed community participation plans UNSURE
Only highly organised groups will be able to participate in plan making	Only highly organised groups will be able to participate in plan making Strongly disagree	Only highly organised groups will be able to participate in plan making Disagree	Only highly organised groups will be able to participate in plan making Neither agree/disagree	Only highly organised groups will be able to participate in plan making Agree	Only highly organised groups will be able to participate in plan making Strongly Agree	Only highly organised groups will be able to participate in plan making UNSURE
The new system enhances the level of meaningful community participation	The new system enhances the level of meaningful community participation Strongly disagree	The new system enhances the level of meaningful community participation Disagree	The new system enhances the level of meaningful community participation Neither agree/disagree	The new system enhances the level of meaningful community participation Agree	The new system enhances the level of meaningful community participation Strongly Agree	The new system enhances the level of meaningful community participation UNSURE

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* 4. The White Paper proposes new approaches to planning and delivery of infrastructure. (Pages 152 to 177) Overall how strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree/disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	UNSURE
The proposed changes will better align planning and infrastructure provision in new developments	The proposed changes will better align planning and infrastructure provision in new developments Strongly disagree	The proposed changes will better align planning and infrastructure provision in new developments Disagree	The proposed changes will better align planning and infrastructure provision in new developments Neither agree/disagree	The proposed changes will better align planning and infrastructure provision in new developments Agree	The proposed changes will better align planning and infrastructure provision in new developments Strongly Agree	The proposed changes will better align planning and infrastructure provision in new developments UNSURE
The proposed changes will further disadvantage established areas where infrastructure is poor	The proposed changes will further disadvantage established areas where infrastructure is poor Strongly disagree	The proposed changes will further disadvantage established areas where infrastructure is poor Disagree	The proposed changes will further disadvantage established areas where infrastructure is poor Neither agree/disagree	The proposed changes will further disadvantage established areas where infrastructure is poor Agree	The proposed changes will further disadvantage established areas where infrastructure is poor Strongly Agree	The proposed changes will further disadvantage established areas where infrastructure is poor UNSURE
The proposed changes to funding approaches will deliver better quality infrastructure	The proposed changes to funding approaches will deliver better quality infrastructure Strongly disagree	The proposed changes to funding approaches will deliver better quality infrastructure Disagree	The proposed changes to funding approaches will deliver better quality infrastructure Neither agree/disagree	The proposed changes to funding approaches will deliver better quality infrastructure Agree	The proposed changes to funding approaches will deliver better quality infrastructure Strongly Agree	The proposed changes to funding approaches will deliver better quality infrastructure UNSURE
The proposed changes to funding will make housing more affordable	The proposed changes to funding will make housing more affordable Strongly disagree	The proposed changes to funding will make housing more affordable Disagree	The proposed changes to funding will make housing more affordable Neither agree/disagree	The proposed changes to funding will make housing more affordable Agree	The proposed changes to funding will make housing more affordable Strongly Agree	The proposed changes to funding will make housing more affordable UNSURE
The proposed changes will reduce delivery of neighbourhood infrastructure in favour of subregional and regional projects	The proposed changes will reduce delivery of neighbourhood infrastructure in favour of subregional and regional projects Strongly disagree	The proposed changes will reduce delivery of neighbourhood infrastructure in favour of subregional and regional projects Disagree	The proposed changes will reduce delivery of neighbourhood infrastructure in favour of subregional and regional projects Neither agree/disagree	The proposed changes will reduce delivery of neighbourhood infrastructure in favour of subregional and regional projects Agree	The proposed changes will reduce delivery of neighbourhood infrastructure in favour of subregional and regional projects Strongly Agree	The proposed changes will reduce delivery of neighbourhood infrastructure in favour of subregional and regional projects UNSURE

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* 5. How strongly would you agree with the following statements regarding the development assessment approach proposed in the White Paper?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree/disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	UNSURE
The standard conditions of approval proposed will ensure that the impacts of development are properly controlled	The standard conditions of approval proposed will ensure that the impacts of development are properly controlled Strongly disagree	The standard conditions of approval proposed will ensure that the impacts of development are properly controlled Disagree	The standard conditions of approval proposed will ensure that the impacts of development are properly controlled Neither agree/disagree	The standard conditions of approval proposed will ensure that the impacts of development are properly controlled Agree	The standard conditions of approval proposed will ensure that the impacts of development are properly controlled Strongly Agree	The standard conditions of approval proposed will ensure that the impacts of development are properly controlled UNSURE
The goal that 80% of all development will be assessed as complying or code assessed within five years is a desirable one	The goal that 80% of all development will be assessed as complying or code assessed within five years is a desirable one Strongly disagree	The goal that 80% of all development will be assessed as complying or code assessed within five years is a desirable one Disagree	The goal that 80% of all development will be assessed as complying or code assessed within five years is a desirable one Neither agree/disagree	The goal that 80% of all development will be assessed as complying or code assessed within five years is a desirable one Agree	The goal that 80% of all development will be assessed as complying or code assessed within five years is a desirable one Strongly Agree	The goal that 80% of all development will be assessed as complying or code assessed within five years is a desirable one UNSURE
The timeframes proposed for approval of development means that councils will not be able to ensure that proposals respond to local conditions	The timeframes proposed for approval of development means that councils will not be able to ensure that proposals respond to local conditions Strongly disagree	The timeframes proposed for approval of development means that councils will not be able to ensure that proposals respond to local conditions Disagree	The timeframes proposed for approval of development means that councils will not be able to ensure that proposals respond to local conditions Neither agree/disagree	The timeframes proposed for approval of development means that councils will not be able to ensure that proposals respond to local conditions Agree	The timeframes proposed for approval of development means that councils will not be able to ensure that proposals respond to local conditions Strongly Agree	The timeframes proposed for approval of development means that councils will not be able to ensure that proposals respond to local conditions UNSURE
The new system reduces the potential for dispute between neighbours regarding small residential proposals	The new system reduces the potential for dispute between neighbours regarding small residential proposals Strongly disagree	The new system reduces the potential for dispute between neighbours regarding small residential proposals Disagree	The new system reduces the potential for dispute between neighbours regarding small residential proposals Neither agree/disagree	The new system reduces the potential for dispute between neighbours regarding small residential proposals Agree	The new system reduces the potential for dispute between neighbours regarding small residential proposals Strongly Agree	The new system reduces the potential for dispute between neighbours regarding small residential proposals UNSURE

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* 6. The White Paper is accompanied by two Exposure Bills to implement the legislative framework for the new system, Exposure Planning Bill 2013, which establishes the key provisions and Exposure Planning Administration Bill 2013 which provides for the establishment of planning bodies and other procedural matters. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement regarding the exposure bills?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree/disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	UNSURE
The exposure bills provide improved protection for the natural environment	The exposure bills provide improved protection for the natural environment Strongly disagree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for the natural environment Disagree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for the natural environment Neither agree/disagree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for the natural environment Agree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for the natural environment Strongly Agree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for the natural environment UNSURE
The exposure bills provide improved protection for sites with heritage value	The exposure bills provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Strongly disagree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Disagree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Neither agree/disagree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Agree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for sites with heritage value Strongly Agree	The exposure bills provide improved protection for sites with heritage value UNSURE
The exposure bills support communities to maintain their desired local character	The exposure bills support communities to maintain their desired local character Strongly disagree	The exposure bills support communities to maintain their desired local character Disagree	The exposure bills support communities to maintain their desired local character Neither agree/disagree	The exposure bills support communities to maintain their desired local character Agree	The exposure bills support communities to maintain their desired local character Strongly Agree	The exposure bills support communities to maintain their desired local character UNSURE
The exposure bills support community participation in planning	The exposure bills support community participation in planning Strongly disagree	The exposure bills support community participation in planning Disagree	The exposure bills support community participation in planning Neither agree/disagree	The exposure bills support community participation in planning Agree	The exposure bills support community participation in planning Strongly Agree	The exposure bills support community participation in planning UNSURE

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* 7. Overall how strongly would you agree or disagree with the following statements about the proposed new system?

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree/disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	UNSURE
The new system focuses on processes and does not adequately define the overarching objectives (or principles) that will guide planning	The new system focuses on processes and does not adequately define the overarching objectives (or principles) that will guide planning Strongly disagree	The new system focuses on processes and does not adequately define the overarching objectives (or principles) that will guide planning Disagree	The new system focuses on processes and does not adequately define the overarching objectives (or principles) that will guide planning Neither agree/disagree	The new system focuses on processes and does not adequately define the overarching objectives (or principles) that will guide planning Agree	The new system focuses on processes and does not adequately define the overarching objectives (or principles) that will guide planning Strongly Agree	The new system focuses on processes and does not adequately define the overarching objectives (or principles) that will guide planning UNSURE
Replacing local representatives with expert decision making bodies is a major strength of the new system	Replacing local representatives with expert decision making bodies is a major strength of the new system Strongly disagree	Replacing local representatives with expert decision making bodies is a major strength of the new system Disagree	Replacing local representatives with expert decision making bodies is a major strength of the new system Neither agree/disagree	Replacing local representatives with expert decision making bodies is a major strength of the new system Agree	Replacing local representatives with expert decision making bodies is a major strength of the new system Strongly Agree	Replacing local representatives with expert decision making bodies is a major strength of the new system UNSURE
The proposed changes will enable delivery of the type of housing that NSW needs	The proposed changes will enable delivery of the type of housing that NSW needs Strongly disagree	The proposed changes will enable delivery of the type of housing that NSW needs Disagree	The proposed changes will enable delivery of the type of housing that NSW needs Neither agree/disagree	The proposed changes will enable delivery of the type of housing that NSW needs Agree	The proposed changes will enable delivery of the type of housing that NSW needs Strongly Agree	The proposed changes will enable delivery of the type of housing that NSW needs UNSURE
The new system will deliver significant economic benefits	The new system will deliver significant economic benefits Strongly disagree	The new system will deliver significant economic benefits Disagree	The new system will deliver significant economic benefits Neither agree/disagree	The new system will deliver significant economic benefits Agree	The new system will deliver significant economic benefits Strongly Agree	The new system will deliver significant economic benefits UNSURE
The new system will deliver significant social benefits	The new system will deliver significant social benefits Strongly disagree	The new system will deliver significant social benefits Disagree	The new system will deliver significant social benefits Neither agree/disagree	The new system will deliver significant social benefits Agree	The new system will deliver significant social benefits Strongly Agree	The new system will deliver significant social benefits UNSURE
The new system will deliver significant environmental benefits	The new system will deliver significant environmental benefits Strongly disagree	The new system will deliver significant environmental benefits Disagree	The new system will deliver significant environmental benefits Neither agree/disagree	The new system will deliver significant environmental benefits Agree	The new system will deliver significant environmental benefits Strongly Agree	The new system will deliver significant environmental benefits UNSURE

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* 8. In comparison with the current system would you say that the proposed changes advantage or disadvantage any of the following groups?

	Advantage	Disadvantage	No Difference	Unsure
Property developers	Property developers Advantage	Property developers Disadvantage	Property developers No Difference	Property developers Unsure
Local Government	Local Government Advantage	Local Government Disadvantage	Local Government No Difference	Local Government Unsure
Landowners	Landowners Advantage	Landowners Disadvantage	Landowners No Difference	Landowners Unsure
Neigbourhoods affected by proposed development	Neigbourhoods affected by proposed development Advantage	Neigbourhoods affected by proposed development Disadvantage	Neigbourhoods affected by proposed development No Difference	Neigbourhoods affected by proposed development Unsure

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* 9. Is your interest in the NSW Planning System MAINLY as:

A planner

An architect

A researcher

A policy advisor or advocate

A property developer

An interested individual

A member of interest group

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Are you directly employed in a planning related position in:

The Private Sector

The Public Sector

Neither of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Are your views represented by a professional, business or interest group that is involved in discussions about the proposed planning reforms?

Yes

Unsure

If Yes - Which group represents your views?

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* 12. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 13. What is your age group?

18-39

40-54

55-64

65 or over

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* 14. If you have any other comments about the White Paper, or general comments please make them here.

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We propose to present the top line results of the survey to a forum in July. If you are interested in attending please email your name and contact details to this email address:
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