Proposed new approach to rezoning
The department exhibited a discussion paper on a new approach to rezoning for feedback from 15 December 2021 until 28 February 2022.
State significant infrastructure
Some types of infrastructure are deemed to have state significance due to the size, economic value or potential impacts that it may have.
South West Growth Area
We are providing new homes in southwest Sydney close to jobs, schools, amenities and essential services such as main roads, water mains and sewer carriers.
Have your say on changes for Mamre Road Precinct roads
The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on the road widening works to help drive progress in the Mamre Road Precinct and attract investment and business growth to support up to 17,000 ongoing jobs.
Do I need consent from my council?
The type of consent or approval you require, if any, depends on the scale and potential impacts of your development.
Hornsby
With the Hornsby Town Centre masterplan approved, Hornsby was identified as a priority high growth area to support increased population and housing growth.
2022 June formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in June 2022.
The Bays
The Bays precinct encompasses Blackwattle Bay, Wentworth Park, Glebe Island, White Bay, Rozelle Bay, Rozelle Railyards and White Bay Power Station.
Fairer housing targets announced with incentives to councils to build better communities for NSW
New housing targets that rebalance housing across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra, the Hunter and Central Coast and regional NSW have been released today as the Minns Government announces an incentive scheme to encourage councils to meet these new targets.
Changes to Byron Bay Short Term Rental rules
The NSW Government has endorsed a tightening of the cap on some non-hosted short term rental accommodation.