Community Forum on Changes to Planning Laws
Hosted by Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby
Monday November 3, 2025
Photos: Anna Maria Monticelli
Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby stated:
''Thanks to everyone who came along on Monday night to discuss the Planning Reform Bill 2025 and Low to Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and how these changes will impact Pittwater.
A special thanks to James Farrington, Director of Planning and Place at council for helping unpack what these reforms mean for our community.
These reforms - backed by both the [incumbent] Government and the Liberal Party - will override local planning controls and sideline community voices in development decisions.
I oppose these sweeping, developer-led reforms.
Pittwater is ready to do its part to address the housing crisis, but our community must have a say in how growth happens and that growth should be in line with our planning scheme. I’ll continue to fight for planning that reflects our local character, infrastructure, and values. The people of Pittwater deserve better.''
Follow up report to September 2025 report State Government's Latest Planning system reforms set off Alarm Bells in Community, Local Government, Environment Groups will run next Sunday, November 16 - after the NSW Parliament returns to sit this Tuesday November 11. The incumbent's bill, supported by the coalition, has stalled in the upper house as the Greens seek to move amendments.
Pittwater's MP also spoke on this subject at the Pittwater Natural Heritage Association AGM:
Film by John Illingsworth/Pittwater Pathways