NSW: Planning Department says no to seniors living in Mater Dei

Jun 14 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Camden Councils proposed seniors living' within the Mater Dei residential area has not been supported by the Planning Department who on May 13, said it was inappropriate to allow seniors housing on land which is proposed to be zoned E4 Environmental Living.

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