Counting the costs : planning requirements, infrastructure contributions and residential development in Australia

This study represents a first step in establishing a qualitative understanding of the ways in which planning regulation has impacted on housing developments across 15 local jurisdictions in three Australian states. The findings confirm that planning system complexity and ambiguity is associated with significant costs for housing development in Australia. Image: Andrew Scott / flickr

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