Submission to the Task Force on Land Supply, 2018
1. Introduction
1.1 This submission is made using our extensive experience in advising developers, green groups, sports organisations and community groups in providing space for their activities. We have represented many organisations in the town planning process and we also assist with obtaining land allocations and lease modifications.
1.2 This submission is based on research we have carried out relevant to the issues being addressed and attendance at many forums and presentations. Our approach is that there needs to be a factual basis for the discussion and there needs to be a strong emphasis on sustainable development. In this respect a fundamental point to be made is that the institutional and bureaucratic processes that result in certain situations, need to be addressed before there is a commitment to taking a physical step which irreversibly and unnecessarily affects our natural environment.
1.3 This submission consists of two parts. Part One is a brief look at the context for the consultation and some of the basic assumptions. Part Two is a direct response to the 11 options included in Part 5 of the consultation document and two additional options. The issues are complex and it is not possible to go in to much detail in this submission.