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Published on: 09 Oct 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: 09 Oct 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: 09 Oct 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: 09 Oct 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

Published on: 07 Oct 2026

NSW Planning Portal release information

NSW Planning Portal release information outlines monthly bug-fix and quarterly enhancement releases, with summaries of updates and improvements.

Published on: 07 Oct 2026

News and announcements

Stay up to date with the latest planning updates, key improvements, and initiatives in planning across NSW.

People crossing Gibbons Street, Precinct E, Redfern NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Salty Dingo

Published on: 07 Oct 2026

Home

Everything about NSW planning in one place. Submit planning applications, check zoning rules, view development projects, and find resources.

Aerial view of residential housing, Cherrybrook NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Bill Code

Published on: 02 Oct 2026

Better Open Spaces program

We're funding upgraded open spaces in areas of high housing growth across NSW, creating inclusive and enjoyable public places for everyone.

Fingal Foreshore Park, NSW. Credit Aaron Chapman.

Published on: 01 Oct 2026

Westmead South Precinct

Learn about the Westmead South Precinct rezoning proposal, supporting new homes, jobs, public spaces and transport links in Greater Parramatta.

Concept art for a new development at an intersection, featuring buildings and green spaces.

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