99.6% of Part 3A Projects Approved

The amazingly high success rate comes despite over 14,000 public submissions being received, most opposing projects on environmental and/or heritage grounds.

“If you get your project called in under Part 3A you can’t lose really,” said Sylvia Hale, NSW Greens MP and Planning spokesperson.

“It is virtually certain your project will be approved.”

“Public submissions increased by a staggering 27% yet the government has ignored the public’s opposition in approving projects like the massive residential overdevelopment of Catherine Hill Bay.”

“Many of the successful Part 3A developers like Rosecorp, Johnson Property Group and Meriton are major donors to the NSW ALP. The NSW ALP has taken millions of dollars in donations from developers who have had projects approved by the government under these part 3A powers. With a success rate of 99.6% is it any wonder Part 3A is considered by the public to be little more than a fund-raising program for the NSW ALP.”

“The Greens are committed to the repeal of Part 3A of the Planning Act and a ban on political parties accepting donations from property developers,” Ms Hale said.

To view the report go to: http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/corporate_publications/pdf/major_development_monitor_301008.pdf