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Published on: 29 Sep 2026

The Faster Assessments program includes financial incentives for councils that meet housing targets to help deliver infrastructure including roads, op...

A scenic waterfront featuring several buildings standing on the shore. Credit: Destination NSW

Published on: 28 Sep 2026

Plans by region

Region plans set the framework, vision and direction for strategic planning and land use, planning for future needs and connected communities.

Young family walking through a sunflower farm on the NSW Central Coast. Credit: Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure/Lisa Madden

Published on: 28 Sep 2026

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Plan

When it was released in November 2015, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan was the first of nine regional plans to be delivered across NS...

Illustrated map of Illawarra Shoalhaven. Credit: DPHI

Published on: 28 Sep 2026

Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041

The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 aims to protect and enhance the region’s assets and plan for a sustainable future.

A birds-eye view of boats in Ulladulla Harbour. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Kramer Photography

Published on: 28 Sep 2026

Governance

When appropriate, the Housing Delivery Authority conducts reviews into aspects of its day-to-day processes, decision‑making procedures and stakeholder...

Mid-rise housing on Barker Street, Randwick NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / James Grabowski

Published on: 28 Sep 2026

Release summary – 25 September 2026

This release summary includes stakeholder requested enhancements to the NSW Planning Portal.

Planning Portal release notes

Published on: 25 Sep 2026

Free family fun to stay active these school holidays

Families looking for inspiration these spring holidays can explore a huge range of fun and affordable adventures, hands-on learning experiences and ou...

Ministerial media release

Published on: 25 Sep 2026

The planning system

Understand how the NSW planning system works – from the laws and policies that guide decisions to the processes that shape development in your communi...

Mid-rise housing, Huntley Street, Alexandria NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / James Grabowski

Published on: 22 Sep 2026

Caravan parks, manufactured home estates and moveable dwellings

The NSW Government is improving the planning and approval processes for caravan parks, camping grounds, manufactured home estates and moveable dwellin...

Caravans at Diamond Head Campground, at Crowdy Bay National Park. Crowdy Head near Taree, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Jaime Plaza Van Roon

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