New housing on track for Croydon
More homes are on the way for Sydney’s Inner West with new planning controls being introduced around Croydon Station.

About us
The Planning group leads a robust, efficient and evidence-based planning system, shaping our cities, towns and regions for the benefit of the people of NSW.

Red tape to be cut from cemeteries and crematorium
Planning reforms to fast-track minor works in cemeteries across the state, come into effect from today, scrapping more planning red tape.

Transport and Infrastructure SEPP
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 (Transport and Infrastructure SEPP) provides a more efficient planning framework for delivering infrastructure in NSW.

Inland Code
The Inland Code is part of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, simplifying the planning process for regional homeowners and farmers.

North West Growth Area
Our Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan outlines how we’re planning for more homes, jobs and essential services in Sydney’s North West.

South East and Tablelands vision revamped
The Department of Planning and Environment is encouraging the public to have its say on the draft South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2041 and attend one of five community workshops.

$1.3 billion Kemps Creek data centre on exhibition
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is calling for community feedback.

New rules to help farmers build resilience
Farmers can now repair, restore, and rehydrate dry land without just relying on rainfall, thanks to changes to planning rules announced today by the Department of Planning and Environment.

Illawarra Shoalhaven
When it was released in November 2015, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan was the first of nine regional plans to be delivered across NSW that set a vision and direction for the future of the region.
