We help design and create thriving communities, towns and cities for the people of the state. We work to ensure jobs, infrastructure and housing are delivered sustainably with environmental protection at front of mind.

Lumina Apartments, Penrith by DKO Architecture. Credit: The Guthrie Project

Housing

Creating capacity for the delivery of more high quality and diverse housing.

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Planning policy

Collaborating to deliver quality economic, social and environmental outcomes that create resilient communities and great places.

Housing Delivery Authority

The NSW Government is committed to providing the homes that young people, families and workers need through reforms that are designed to streamline planning approvals for major housing developments.

Mid-rise housing at Barker Street, Randwick NSW. Credit: James Grabowski/DPHI

Good design for housing

Use our interactive map to explore current examples of low- and mid-rise housing that contribute positively to their neighbourhood.

Screenshot of the Government Architect NSW housing map case study locations. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Latest news

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15 Apr 2025

A further 14 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

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11 Apr 2025

Narrabri’s housing and jobs future has been mapped out with a new 20-year plan set to guide future housing, job creation and a revitalisation of the historic town centre.

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10 Apr 2025

The world's largest land transformation proposal at BlueScope Port Kembla, to create a high-tech manufacturing hub that will house cutting-edge facilities for emerging technologies, education and R&D, plus community open space, will now progress through a state-assessed rezoning pathway.