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Strategic conservation planning is an approach to assessing and conserving our native plants and animals early in the planning process.

Local Planning Panels are being bolstered under new rules to reduce corruption risks and improve decision-making.

The Strategic Planning Toolkit is a hub for guidelines and resources to support local councils and planning professionals in plan making.

The Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund was launched on 25 August 2022 as part of the NSW Government's response to the Regional Housing Taskforce’s recommendations.  

The Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund was launched on 25 August 2024 and applications for round 1 were open from 25 August 2022 to 30 September 2022.

The Department of Planning and Environment is cutting red tape with a series of new decisions aimed at providing greater self-determination for Aboriginal communities and enabling them to reap the economic benefits of their land.

A review program for State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) to deliver a modern planning system is underway.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise the development assessment process, making it more efficient, effective, and resilient. 

Archived planning system circulars are no longer current but continue to provide historical information and advice on planning system matters.

Planning for major infrastructure corridors is an important process to enable the delivery of large infrastructure projects needed in the future.