Planning reforms
The NSW Government has introduced a suite of reforms to deliver a better planning system for NSW.
Stage 6 – Get your Occupation Certificate
The Occupation Certificate authorises occupation and use of a new building or building section. It is the last step in the formal DA and construction process.
Stage 5 – Get your Construction Certificate
Getting your development consent is worth celebrating, but it does not mean that you can start building. Before you can start, you must do four things.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
The department listened to feedback and worked closely with stakeholders to create a simpler and more transparent environmental planning and assessment system.
Complying development reforms
Complying development pathways offer faster approvals for straight forward residential, commercial and industrial development.
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.
Employment zones reform
The NSW Government has created employment zones to support long-term economic recovery through business and job creation and increased productivity.
Planning Reform Action Plan
The Planning Reforms Action Plan is building a better future for the state with a better planning system.
Compliance levies
The NSW Government is shaping the compliance funding framework as part of reforms to build a faster and simpler planning system.
Infrastructure Contributions Reform update
In October 2021, the Department of Planning and Environment exhibited a package of reforms to implement recommendations made by the Productivity Commission, following its review into infrastructure contributions.