The legislative and policy framework for coastal development in
NSW is being updated to give:
- developers guidance on predicted sea level rises to allow them
to adopt an adaptive risk based approach to siting, design and
development controls for new development in vulnerable coastal
areas;
- landowners rights to conduct emergency coastal protection works
to combat erosion risks to their infrastructure and buildings in
particular situations; and
- Coastal Authorities new powers to prevent or remove illegal
works on beaches (or private property) likely to cause erosion or a
safety risk or impede public access.
Background
According to the NSW Government, some 200 existing houses at 15
erosion hotspots in NSW are currently exposed in the event of a
significant coastal storm, and the number of exposed houses is
expected to increase with projected sea level risk. The Coastal
Protection Act 1979 has not been reviewed for many years and
does not provide a practical
