Macquarie Fields
Macquarie Fields will develop as a local village centre. Buildings will be in a range of heights, with some taller buildings closer to the station.

Catherine Field
The new revitalised community at Catherine Field will benefit from up to 3,200 new homes and the delivery of local amenities close to transport options.

Orchard Hills
The Orchard Hills state-led precinct is part of the NSW Government's National Housing Accord commitment to deliver new homes and jobs growth close to transport, services and public spaces.

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

Broadmeadow Precinct Review
NSW Premier Chris Minns has directed an urgent review of governance, assurance and decision-making processes for the Broadmeadow Precinct project in the Hunter region.

Glossary – Your guide to the DA process
Glossary of terms and abbreviations used in the development application process to help make building a new house or renovating property faster and easier.

Concurrence and referral reforms
The nature of these effects may require advice or agreement from another NSW Government agency, or between councils. These requirements are known as concurrences and referrals.

Utility and services infrastructure
The Transport and Infrastructure SEPP includes provisions to streamline approval processes for utility and services infrastructure, helping speed up critical infrastructure construction.

Minto
Minto will be an important employment centre that continues to evolve to meet the local community’s retail needs.

Under review and new policy and legislation
Collaborating to deliver quality economic, social and environmental outcomes that create resilient communities and great places.
