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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Crown development applications
Crown agencies play a major role in providing essential services and infrastructure in areas such as education, health, social housing, transport, eme...
The Narrabri District Health Service building, surrounded by a fence, with a clear sign in front.
A fenced health facility with a sign reading "Narrabri District Health Service.". 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Neil Fenelon
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Module 1 – Scoping
Scoping is an early stage that tests planning proposals, identifies key issues, confirms study needs and helps reduce risks and delays in later stages...
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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Sustainable Buildings SEPP
The NSW Government is committed to the development of sustainable and resilient homes and buildings. We are introducing a new policy to support these ...
Two people sitting and socialising at the UNSW Village, a student accommodation location designed by Architectus. Credit: Andrew Cohen 2018
Two people sitting and socialising at the UNSW Village, a student accommodation location designed by Architectus. 
Credit: Andrew Cohen 2018
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Planning approval pathways
There are 9 different planning approval pathways in NSW. The size and scale of the development will determine which of the assessment pathways is appr...
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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Statement of Expectations Order
The Minister's Environmental Planning and Assessment (Statement of Expectations) Order supports councils to continue improving approval times.
An example of mid-rise housing at Huntley Street, Alexandria. Credit: James Grabowski/DPHI
Published on: 01 Jul 2026
Release notes – 1 July 2026
This release includes enhancements to the Major Projects and NSW Planning Portals.
Planning Portal release notes
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Published on: 01 Jul 2026
Post Consent Support Service – Development Coordination Authority
The Development Coordination Authority is offering a new Post Consent Support Service for dedicated assistance to developers facing challenges progres...
Development Coordination Authority
Published on: 01 Jul 2026
New referrals framework – Development Coordination Authority
The new referrals framework supports the Development Coordination Authority (DCA) by streamlining development application referrals and improving cons...
Development Coordination Authority
Published on: 01 Jul 2026
A faster and easier planning system for NSW
The NSW planning system will undergo one of the most significant structural changes in a generation from today, with the establishment of the Developm...
Ministerial media release
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