The Faster Assessments program aims to help councils meet new housing targets in NSW.
Councils assess nearly 85% of development applications for homes in NSW and are crucial to increasing housing supply.
The program includes grants and support to help councils improve timeframes for development assessment. It also sets new benchmarks and reporting for development assessment performance.
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