The department’s achievements for 2010-11 have been highlighted in the department’s annual report, including improved transparency and stakeholder engagement, returning powers to local government and key employment, housing and infrastructure outcomes.
Planning has commenced to prepare for 11,000 new homes in the Leppington and East Leppington precincts in Sydney's South West Growth Centre.
The community has a further opportunity to provide feedback to the NSW Planning System Review. An Issues Paper has been released and submissions can be lodged until Friday 2 March 2012.
The department is supporting a new education campaign to minimise the risk of child falls from windows and balconies. Find out the measures that you can take to keep kids safe at home.
Did you know that we’ve been voted the most cycle-friendly workplace in NSW? Or that the department has released a plan to encourage sustainability by employees?
The department is undertaking a three-month public consultation process seeking feedback on a State planning policy which has helped lift residential flat design standards.
Review of potential housing sites The government has commenced a review of potential housing opportunities on sites nominated by landowners.
On Exhibition Provide feedback on major development proposals, State significant sites and government policies and guidelines. Development proposals and sites Draft policies and plans Other development proposals
Speedy online approvals Residents and builders in 10 council areas can now get fast-tracked online approvals via the NSW Electronic Housing Code, if their project meets design and other standards.
Planning system review issues paper released Feedback is now welcome in response to an issues paper released by the system review co-chairs, Tim Moore and Ron Dyer.
Planning for affordable housing in NSW The NSW Government announced changes to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing), or AHSEPP, on May 20, 2011. The changes are being implemented in two phases.
Smoke alarms in caravans and moveable dwellings Smoke alarms are now compulsory in caravans, campervans and other moveable dwellings where people sleep. On-the-spot fines for not complying with this requirement now apply.
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