Development Approval Numbers

In reply to the Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (27 September 2018). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL (Schubert—Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, Minister for Planning): I have been advised of the following

Throughout 2017 the department worked hard with council's to reduce the number of active council initiated DPAs to 31. Since taking on the role, as Minister for Planning, I have approved 3 Council initiated DPA's and 1 minister initiated DPA.

While I am focused on putting in place the new planning system, the government is also supportive of ensuring the State is open for business.

On this basis I have approved 4 new Council Statement of Intents (SOI's).