Some developments in Mosman Park could soon be built without planning approval to supply more houses

Key points

• The Town of Mosman Park is considering a policy that would allow some minor developments to be built without development approval. The council will vote on the policy at its next meeting.
• Single houses and up to two grouped dwellings meeting residential design codes would be exempt, as would some temporary structures and secondary structures such as swimming pools. Town staff say the policy would increase the number of dwellings built each year, supporting the town's target of 1500 additional dwellings by 2050.
• Some respondents to community consultation were concerned about tree planting, amenity and biodiversity.