Panel Discussion at Sydney Build: Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
06/03/2023 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM - Climate Resilience & Safety Stage
Have all your questions on the (State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008)!
- How to properly understand the code and what you can achieve
- How the Complying Development Code (CDC) can be a great path for obtaining an approval and how to work with the controls
- Typical CDC Controls for your home renovation/new build
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 is a key piece of legislation in the field of urban planning in New South Wales. The policy provides a framework for exempt and complying development, which are streamlined planning processes designed to facilitate development that meets specific standards and criteria. Its purpose is to ensure that development is carried out in a way that protects the environment and public interests, while also promoting sustainable growth and economic development. In this panel discussion, we’ll delve into the details of the policy, exploring its implications for developers, communities, and the environment. We’ll also consider the ongoing debates and controversies surrounding its implementation.
Speakers:
Marcus Betts: Director - bettswhite home designs
Marcus Betts, the director of bettswhite has a Masters in Architecture, a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (UTS) and a Diploma in Architectural Technology (Ultimo Tafe). Before taking the leap a couple of years ago to focus solely on bettswhite, Marcus worked with a residential Design and Construct company in Sydney for 17 years, where he worked with 100s of families to design and renovate their home. bettswhite, established in 2018 is a small boutique home design and drafting company specialising in residential alterations and additions. We help our clients through the tricky process of building their dream home from concept design, to approvals, right through to construction. We work closely with Council, Certifiers, Builders and all building professionals to help get the best result for our clients.
Michael Lucchitti: Team Leader - Codes - NSW Department of Planning and Environment
Michael Lucchitti s an architect planner with extensive experience in private practice, local and state government.
Beginning as an architect carrying out work in residential, commercial and recreational facilities design work and project management before joining Sutherland Council as Council Architect. While, at Sutherland Council, Michael was part of the Councils Design Review Panel, and also worked in development approvals and strategic planning.
After joining the Dept. of Planning, Michael carried out major development assessments, policy reform and ePlanning for a number of years, before joining the Codes Team, where he is involved in policy work and manages the Codes Hotline team and the Complying development education program.
Joshua Grossman: Building Surveyor, Town Planner - ACG
Joshua Grossman is a Town planner and registered Building Surveyor with over 9 years experience working within the industry. Joshua is currently the principal of Strategic Approvals and Australian Certifying Group.
Joshua provides the following specialisations:
Assessment of Construciton Certificates, Complying Development Certificates and Occupation Certificates
Providing formal advice for interpretation of planning legislation
Representing owners and appearing at Local Planning Panel meetings
Lodgment and coordination of Development Applications
Lodgment and coordination of Building Information Certificate Applications
Auditing of Complying Development Certificates and various State Environmental Planning Policies
Preparation of Statement of Environmental Effects Reports
Preparation of clause 4.6 variation request reports
Liaison and mediator between effected parties and council
Land and Environment Court appeals pertaining to Development Applications.
Preparing formal reports that analyse a multitude planning legislation to be utilised as expert evidence for court appeals.
General consultation to Land and Environment legal practitioners .
Acting as the agent and representing owners at the Land and Environment Court.
Acting as the expert witness for Land and Environment court appeals.
Attending/conducting joint expert meetings and preparation of joint expert reports.
Representation at Section 34 Conciliation conferences.
Providing expert witness reports.
Providing formal analyses of proposed and already built development under Complying Development, to be used as expert reports at the Land and Environment Court.
Qualifications
Peta Anderson: Chief Executive Officer - Design Matters National
With more than 20 years of experience as an senior executive, Peta is dedicated to managing the strategic direction of DMN in the best interests of its members. She is most passionate about creating relevant, forward-thinking and innovative initiatives that meet not only the needs of the building design industry today, but where it needs to be prepared to go tomorrow.