As a package, these…

As a package, these proposals clearly benefit particular players in the land development system, but do nothing to increase affordability.

Many of the regions mentioned already build and operate transit systems and all build and operate the major roads system in their jurisdictions. For effectiveness, liveability and environmental considerations, land u the voice of se and transportation planning need to be a joined-up process.

Removing third party appears removes the voice of citizens to seek a review where they believe a decision has been particularly egregious and will have a significant impact on their lives and property. Without the threat of appeal, there will be no reason for developers to engage local communities early in the planning process, as they will know they only need to win approval by a bare majority of council (or only the mayor and 1/3 of council).

A public meeting at the draft plan phase helps to work out issues and concerns early, and should be kept.

The analysis of changes made be laugh; of course the development industry will benefit from having the rules strongly titled in their favour. Titling the rules to their advantage does nothing to make housing more available or affordable.

Homeowners will not benefit, as they will lose their ability to appeal decisions they see as negatively affecting their interests. Homes will not become more affordable, and planning across large areas of the province will become disjointed lowering their quality of life.