The planning system
Learn how state and local planning legislation regulates land development, determining rules and assessments impacting your property.
Standard format for notices of determination
Amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 made in September 2022 will require consent authorities to prepare development consents.
Reforms to planning to fast-track delivery of new public schools and health facilities
The Minns Labor Government is cutting red tape in the planning system today, announcing significant reform to fast-track the delivery of new and upgraded public schools and health facilities by up to eight months.
Fire Safety Orders issued to the Bellflower Magnolia and Jacaranda buildings
Read the Fire Safety Orders issued to the Bellflower, Magnolia and Jacaranda buildings at the Cardinal Freeman Retirement Village, Ashfield (MP08_0260, Inner West LGA)
Fire Safety Order issued to the owners of Building F10
Read the Fire Safety Order issued to the owners of Building F10 - New Law Building at the University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, 2006 (MP05_0085, Sydney LGA)
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.
Minns Labor Government turning up the live music, under statewide vibrancy reforms
The Minns Labor Government is removing red tape to bring back live music and encourage local entertainment zones that are as vibrant and diverse– as traditional precincts like the Sydney CBD – especially at night.
Fire Safety Order issued to Building C27 - Wallace Wurth
Read the Fire Safety Order issued to Building C27 – Wallace Wurth, at the University of New South Wales, Kensington NSW 2033 (MP 09_0075) Randwick LGA
Fire Safety Order issued to Building C3C, Macquarie University Library
Fire Safety Order issued to Building C3C, Macquarie University Library.
Full speed ahead for faster planning assessments
The planning system will be faster, easier to use and more transparent thanks to the delivery of a raft of new reforms aimed at improving the assessment of State significant projects.