In 2022 the GNCA began seeking review in ACAT of ACTPLA decisions approving three dwelling supportive housing developments in Griffith and Narrabundah. It has sought review of 5 decisions. None have so far been approved by ACAT. In the 5 cases the parties are GNCA, ACTPLA and Commissioner for Social …
The Canberra Grammar School in Griffith is seeking approval to install a 2000 m2 bitumen car park on Jansz Park in Griffith, where the land is zoned as public open space- and where car parks are prohibited. The Brindabella Christian College in Lyneham has developed a school car park on a public oval without approval. Our colleagues at the Lyneham Community Association and the North Canberra Community Council have organised a petition to halt these land grabs.
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THE ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has refused the development application for the construction of three supportive housing dwellings on a suburban RZ1 block in Griffith. This is the third DA proposed by ACT Housing and approved by ACTPLA that the GNCA has had refused since December. A recent …
Minister Berry has complained about public housing projects being delayed due to ‘frivolous or vexatious claims’. The GNCA argues that if anyone is frivolous or vexatious, it is the ACT Government
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) has set aside the decision to grant approval to DA Number 2021139714 and substituted a decision to refuse approval. The DA was for the variation of a lease and the construction of three supportive housing dwellings on a suburban RZ1 block in Narrabundah. ACAT …
ACT Government Environment and Planning Update To read a copy of the December update received from Ben Ponton please click here. Traffic speeding at La Perouse/Carnegie Crescent intersection area Two GNCA committee members, Gail McAlpine and Leo Dobes met on 4 November with Timothy DeWan (Narrabundah Peafowl Group) and Acting …
Canberra Grammar School’s plans for carpark prompt backlash from local residents. If you missed this article, printed in the Canberra Times on 28 October, please click here. October Newsletter To access a copy of the newsletter please click here. Some of the issues covered include the demolition of individual houses …
