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The Department of Planning and Infrastructure supports sustainable growth in NSW. Our work includes: Long-term planning for the State’s regions Driving well-located housing and employment land Assessing State significant development proposals, and Ensuring the planning system is efficient and effective The Department works closely with local government, stakeholders and the community.
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.
State significant assessment system underway The new State significant assessment system has commenced, replacing the Part 3A system for new applications. Learn more about the new system.
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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