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For transparency, the department makes public the policy documents that guide our decisions, economy and environment. View those policy documents on this page.

Guidance for residents who want to construct a secondary dwelling while construction of the main house is underway.

Part 1 provides an overview of the NSW planning system. Part 2 describes the process to obtain development consent from council in detail.

The qualification you need depends on the type of work you want to do. Qualifications are available in NSW from TAFE NSW, CPD Training Pty Ltd and universities.

The pre-lodgement stage is the front end of the development assessment process. If you get the front end right you are likely to have a simple DA process.

We’re working to protect high-quality agricultural land from the effects of mining and coal seam gas activity.

Benefits homeowners who want to take advantage of holiday rentals while providing more certainty and safety for local communities and visitors.

There are three possible outcomes for a DA: development consent, DA refusal and deferred commencement consent.

This guide deals with DAs that require development consent from council. It does not deal with State significant development determined by or on behalf of the minister.

Read the Official Caution issued to Broken Hill Operations Pty Ltd (MP07_0018) Broken Hill City LGA.