In November 2022, the NSW Government released the Local Government Design Review Panel Manual to support a consistent approach to the way design review is conducted by local government.
Many councils across NSW have already established their own design review panels to assist assessment teams and achieve better outcomes for communities.
This manual provides clear guidance to councils, panel members, applicants and design teams on what is involved and expected during a local government design review panel process.
Developed with extensive feedback and consultation with local government, industry and communities, the manual supplements existing guidance to provide complementary and non-conflicting advice on best-practice procedures for all development. It is not intended to impact existing Apartment Design Guide processes.