National Capital Authority admits flawed consultation on Hume Circle takeover
The NCA admitted its community consultation could be improved. Residents said it was too rushed and lacked proper information.
The National Capital Authority admitted its consultation could be better during a federal inquiry into its takeover of Hume Circle. In August, an amendment placed the intersection under NCA planning control.
The amendment allowed development up to 12 storeys. Residents said the four-week consultation in January was too short.
They did not have enough detail to comment properly. Deakin residents called it woeful.
One committee member said the timing was deliberately designed to limit scrutiny. The inquiry was called just weeks after the amendment was approved.
Under the new control, residents would need approval for works. Previously, these needed only simple applications.
They would also face extra fees. NCA chief Karen Doran said the organization had followed the law.
But she agreed there were lessons. There were also ways to be clearer with residents in future.
- Four-week consultation in January
- Approval timeline
- Up to 12 storeys allowed
- Development height
- Richard Vorobieff, Staffordshire Terraces
- Key resident
- Weeks after August amendment
- Inquiry timing
Why it mattersResidents now face stricter development rules and higher costs for modifications. Their concerns about the rushed process were largely unheard before the decision was made.
AustraliaACT residents near Hume Circle will now require NCA works approvals and pay extra fees for modifications to properties previously approved by simpler local processes.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 11 d ago
