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Published on: 03 Jul 2026
Infrastructure funding
Funding and infrastructure delivery is a key part of planning for the community and the department aims to provide correct infrastructure at the right...
Greenspace, picnic areas and pathways as part of the upgrade of McIlwaine Park, Rhodes NSW. Credit: City of Canada Bay
Greenspace, picnic areas and pathways as part of the upgrade of McIlwaine Park, Rhodes NSW. 
Credit: City of Canada Bay
Published on: 03 Jul 2026
Aboriginal Land Planning Framework
The NSW Government is continuing to assist Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) across NSW to secure suitable uses for their land – land that has al...
A family of emus near Lightning Ridge, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Quentin Jones
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Consolidated state environmental planning policies
State environmental planning policies are being consolidated to align with theme-based focus areas.
Aerial view over Redfern NSW. Credit: Bill Code/DPHI
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Planning system circulars
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issues planning system circulars regarding matters and issues that relate to planning and polic...
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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Hazards
Explore NSW’s strategic planning approach to natural hazards, helping communities prepare for and recover from extreme events.
Sign with do not enter construction site on fence - Barangaroo, Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Module 3 – Gateway determination and review
Gateway determination is a key stage in the LEP process, assessing if a proposal can proceed, setting conditions, and outlining timeframes for next st...
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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Module 5 – Finalisation
Learn about the finalisation stage of the LEP making process, where a planning proposal is reviewed, approved and formalised into a legal amendment.
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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Growth Centres Program
Growth Centres Program fast-tracks housing in western Sydney while protecting biodiversity, enabling approvals, funding conservation and delivering su...
Bird's-eye view of the Glenfield to Leppington South West Rail line in NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Apartment Design Guide
The Apartment Design Guide provides consistent planning and design standards for apartments across the state.
Ilume Apartments, Little Bay by Tony Caro Architecture and MAKO Architecture. Credit: Brett Boardman Photography