Short courses – Strategic planning
Register for a short course on strategic planning and Local Strategic Planning Statements tailored for NSW councils and planning practitioners.
Aboriginal land use planning
We’re working with Aboriginal land councils to unlock the potential of Aboriginal community-owned land.
Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan will enable growth in western Sydney and beyond and delivers important development and biodiversity outcomes.
Current planning system circulars
Planning system circulars provide non-statutory advice on NSW Government principles, procedures and practices to assist implementing planning laws and policies.
Planning System Acceleration Program
The department has brought forward immediate measures and reforms to the planning system that will support productivity, investment, economic activity and jobs.
Round 2 – Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund
The Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund was launched on 25 August 2024 and applications for round 1 were open from 8 August 2023 to 29 September 2023.
Plan for new homes and parklands on display
More than 500 hectares of land could be added to Jervis Bay National Park and hundreds of new homes delivered for the Shoalhaven, under plans on exhibition from today.
Better planning decisions for Aboriginal communities
Two new groups have been established to speed up assessments, improve outcomes and unlock economic benefits for Aboriginal communities.
Resources – Greater Newcastle metropolitan planning
Planning helps small to medium-sized cities like Newcastle to fulfil their economic potential and become thriving metropolitan locations with many attractions.
Map – Greater Newcastle metropolitan planning
Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036 map of the vision.