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Published on: 10 Jul 2026

The Western Sydney Growth Areas Special Infrastructure Contribution will help fund key infrastructure to support growth in Western Sydney.

Couple walking in a residential area in Westmead, Western Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth

Published on: 09 Jul 2026

Independent Expert Advisory Panel for Mining

The Independent Advisory Panel for Underground Mining has been established to give scientific advice about underground coal mining proposals.

Stone crusher at Schmidt Quarries. Nimmitabel NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Jaime Plaza Van Roon

Published on: 08 Jul 2026

Council league table

We have released an interactive council league table to track the time it takes councils to lodge and determine development applications.

An example of low- and mid-rise housing at Wentworth Street, Randwick NSW. Credit: James Grabowski/DPHI

Published on: 08 Jul 2026

Inspections and enforcements

We are committed to carrying out our compliance activities in a transparent way. As part of this, we provide regular reports on our compliance activit...

Published on: 08 Jul 2026

Local planning and zoning

Local environmental plans (LEPs) are the main planning tool for shaping the future of communities and ensuring local development is done appropriately...

Modern multi dwelling housing, Gledswood Hills, South-West Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth

Published on: 08 Jul 2026

Faster assessments for State significant development housing applications

Learn how NSW speeds up State significant development housing assessments with refined pathways and dedicated support for applicants.

A modern apartment building with several cars parked along a tree-lined street. Credit: Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick

Published on: 08 Jul 2026

Infrastructure corridors

Planning for major infrastructure corridors is an important process to enable the delivery of large infrastructure projects needed in the future.

Motorway M2 Macquarie Park, Sydney. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo

Published on: 08 Jul 2026

Agency league table – Development Coordination Authority

The agency league table monitors performance of each agency for concurrence, integrated development and referral timeframes. Find out more.

Published on: 08 Jul 2026

Planning performance

The planning performance data displays information about certificates and modification and review of determination for local development applications.

Property development amongst completed homes in residential area in Bella Vista, North West Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth

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