Cheong House, Castlecrag
An almost derelict 1922 house designed by Walter Burley Griffin, with 1946 additions by Hugh and Eva Buhrich, has been carefully restored.

Shortlisted finalists and jury
The NSW Housing Pattern Book Design Competition, led by Government Architect NSW, aims to engage the best architectural minds to develop housing ideas to support more diverse housing.

Chairpersons
List of suitably qualified chairpersons appointed to chair community consultative committees for state significant projects in NSW.

Connecting with Country
All NSW built environment projects are developed with a Country-centred approach guided by Aboriginal people. If we care for Country, Country will care for us.

Policy and legislation
We’re collaborating to create resilient communities and great places.

Far West
The NSW Government’s vision for the Far West is to create communities that can adapt to change, supported by a diverse economy, the right infrastructure and an exceptional natural environment.

Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek
Western Sydney is growing and being transformed to meet the needs of a bigger and changing population. As part of this, the NSW Government is helping to build new communities and infrastructure in the Greater Penrith to Eastern Creek area.

Local infrastructure contributions policy
Contributions for local infrastructure are charged by councils when new development occurs.

2023 September formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in January 2023.

Employment lands
Employment lands are areas zoned for industrial or similar purposes, providing essential land for the delivery of goods, utilities and urban services.
