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Published on: 01 Jul 2026

Timeframes and fees – Development Coordination Authority

Timeframes and fee arrangements for Development Coordination Authority (DCA) inputs vary depending on the type of proposal.

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

Published on: 30 Jun 2026

$40 million for great open spaces in high growth areas

The Minns Labor Government is investing $40 million to upgrade local parks, sports fields, swimming spots, and town squares in communities delivering ...

Ministerial media release

Published on: 30 Jun 2026

Open space

Open space is the foundation of liveable communities. Public open space is infrastructure that is essential for communities and creating great places ...

Family enjoying a picnic by the Edward River, Deniliquin in the state's Riverina Murray Region. Credit: Destination NSW

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Supporting Aboriginal people in Planning

We want more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join us and become part of our community.

Jai Ord and Minjari Ohara in Waterloo Estate in Redfern, Sydney CBD NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Connecting with Country

All NSW built environment projects are developed with a Country-centred approach guided by Aboriginal people. If we care for Country, Country will car...

The night sky filled with bright stars over the dark sky park in the Warrumbungles. Credit: Destination NSW

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Resilience and natural hazard risk

We are ensuring risk from natural hazards is understood and considered early through strategic planning, protecting communities from existing and futu...

A mother and daughter at Hanging Rock Lookout, Nowra NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Dee Kramer

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Planning as a career

A career in planning means you can work for federal, state or local government, or in the private sector, and help shape cities and regional areas acr...

Train station platform in Bardwell Park, South West Sydney, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Member profiles P – S

Profiles of panel members and state government design champions (P – S) who deliver independent, consistent design quality advice on projects.

2025 State Design Review Panel group photo

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