New Design Review Manual to help NSW plan better
The design review of developments across local government will be more consistent, robust and clearer thanks to a new manual released by the NSW Government today.

Action plan sets 20-year vision for Coffs Harbour
Bringing laneways to life, transforming the former Pacific Highway corridor and supporting the growth of Coffs Harbour Airport with additional employment lands are some of the key actions in the NSW Government’s action plan for Coffs Harbour.

New Secretaries appointed to Transport for NSW and Department of Planning and Environment
The NSW Government has today announced the appointment of a new Transport Secretary and a new Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment. Both are ongoing, permanent roles.

A Shared Responsibility: The plan to begin addressing the housing crisis in NSW
We are addressing the housing crisis by rebalancing housing growth across the state with a focus on homes close to transport, jobs and infrastructure.

Biggest planning reforms in a generation to deliver a pipeline of housing supply
Today the reality of the challenge facing the NSW Government in tackling the housing crisis has been laid bare, further highlighting the significant need for the once in a generation planning reforms that the government introduced in December last year.

More planning resources to focus on delivery of new houses and infrastructure
The NSW Government today took another firm step towards a stronger, more efficient and more streamlined NSW planning system focused on the delivery of more housing, jobs, and infrastructure.

Have your say on rezoning plans for Explorer Street in Eveleigh
The NSW Government is seeking feedback on a rezoning proposal for the Explorer Street social housing estate in Eveleigh with draft plans now on public exhibition.

Artificial Intelligence trial to speed up local planning systems
Sixteen councils will trial technologies to speed up development assessment timeframes, as part of the NSW Government’s $5.6 million investment into introduce artificial intelligence into the planning system.

Hunter Street over station development gets planning tick
A world-class precinct at Hunter Street is one step closer with plans for the key major CBD precinct receiving planning approval from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Planning changes begin today to deliver the homes NSW needs
The first stage of the NSW Government's transport Oriented Development (TOD) planning reforms is being delivered today, with the finalisation of the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP).
