State significant projects
The department has an important role to play in assessing and determining proposals for major projects in NSW.

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

Design competition guidelines
Design competitions are a well-tested and highly successful procurement model to help prioritise good design and bring high quality thinking and originality.

Supportive accommodation and temporary housing
Supportive accommodation is for a person or people who need supervision and support services to be provided on-site.

Construction workers accommodation
There is an urgent need to provide housing for temporary workers involved in constructing large-scale projects within renewable energy zones (REZs).

Air-conditioning units
You can install air-conditioning units in your home as exempt development. Exempt development is minor building work that does not need approval.

Western Sydney Employment Area
NSW Government established the Western Sydney Employment Area to provide businesses in the region with land for industry and employment.

Byron Shire
The NSW Government has announced new provisions for Byron Shire local government area (LGA), which include changes to the number of days permitted for non-hosted short-term rental accommodation (STRA).

Group homes
Group homes provide temporary or permanent accommodation for people with a disability or people that are socially disadvantaged.

Redfern North Eveleigh
We worked with Transport for NSW on the renewal of the North Eveleigh West site, located within the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Sites State Significant Precinct.
