Commissioner Duncan Marshall AM
Duncan Marshall is a heritage architect and consultant with a long experience in heritage conservation, including with the Australian Heritage Commission, the National Trust and in private practice.
Commissioner Alison McCabe
Alison has over 40 years of experience in statutory and strategic planning for state and local government and private practice.
Commissioner Professor Neal Menzies, Deputy Chair
Professor Neal Menzies is currently Dean of Agriculture and leads the School of Agriculture and Food Science at the University of Queensland.
Commissioner Janett Milligan, Deputy Chair
Janett has over 20 years’ experience in executive roles in the NSW Public Service including in housing, human services and in the development and management of major sporting venues.
Commissioner Alexandra O’Mara
Alex O’Mara is a non-executive director and independent advisor.
Commissioner Richard Pearson
Richard Pearson has over 30 years experience as a town planner and senior public service executive, his career spanning state and local government and the private sector.
Site for proposed Moss Vale Plastics Recycling Facility found not suitable
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has today refused the Moss Vale Plastics Recycling Facility (SSD-9409987) State significant development application, finding that the project would “unreasonably conflict with other land uses in the area” due to it being located in close proximity to nearby homes, zones that permit residential development, and other land uses including the Garvan Institute’s Australian BioResources facility.
Change of format for Muswellbrook Solar Farm public meeting
The Independent Planning Commission Panel is currently considering a State significant development application for the proposed Muswellbrook Solar Farm (SSD-46543209), a 135-megawatt solar farm east of Muswellbrook. The Commission had scheduled a public meeting for next Wednesday 12 February 2025 for members of the community to have their say on the application.
Pathways Cremorne Seniors Housing Public meeting
The community will be able to have its say at a public meeting on Pathways Cremorne Seniors Housing, a State significant development application (SSD-49472213) by Skermanic Pty Ltd to develop seniors housing comprising independent living units, residential aged care facilities and supporting ancillary uses.
Central Barangaroo Early Works - Hickson Road Interface