The new planning system is moving from the rules based one we have at the moment to a discretionary, “outcomes based” one.
It is not just about new suburbs or major developments, it is what will or will not be acceptable at a suburban building block level.
The government has produced a number or booklets for the community https://www.planning.act.gov.au/planning-our-city/act-planning-system-review-and-reform
We encourage you to be aware of what is being considered and how it might impact you and your suburb.
If you have any thoughts or comments you can either send them to the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate EPSDD or the CCA to pass on. epsddcomms@act.gov.au