Exempt and complying development policy
The state policy for exempt and complying development is contained in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.
Minns Government better connects housing and infrastructure growth
Communities with high levels of housing growth will soon have access to funding of $1 billion over the forward estimates, and up to $700 million per year beyond that, to invest in and speed up the delivery of vital infrastructure to support homes and jobs.
Planning changes to speed up ‘Meanwhile Use’ accommodation
More crisis and temporary accommodation will be accessible under the Minns Labor Government with new changes to planning controls introduced today.
Sydney is at risk of becoming a city with no grandchildren – Productivity Commission report finds
Today it has been revealed that Sydney is at risk of becoming a city with no grandchildren if we don’t meaningfully address the housing crisis.
More homes for Canterbury, Berala and North Strathfield
The completion by CanterburyBankstown Council of a master plan for Canterbury Station and TOD controls for Berala Station being finalised with Cumberland Council.
More homes on the way for Wollongong, Central Coast and Sydney
More homes will be able to be built near transport hubs at five key locations across Greater Sydney, the Central Coast and the Illawarra, with the Minns Labor Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) planning changes coming into effect at more locations.
Faster delivery of housing in Wilton
New housing supported by quality open space and more trees will be delivered sooner in Wilton under a newly introduced planning pathway.
Stage 3 – Assessment
All DAs require a formal council assessment. This involves a site inspection, engaging with applicants and neighbours, reporting, and making recommendations.
Seminar kit
Your Guide to the Development Application Process was prepared to help inexperienced or first-time development applicants prepare high quality development applications for homes.
Response to the Auditor General report into the Planning Portal
We’re grateful to the Audit Office of NSW for its review and recommendations to improve the Planning Portal, and we’ll implement these recommendations in full.