Frequently asked questions – Central West and Orana Regional Plan 2041
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Central West and Orana Regional Plan 2041.
Housing
Promoting the delivery of high-quality, well-located and diverse housing. We want everyone in NSW to have access to affordable and well-designed homes.
Local planning panels
Local Planning Panels make independent, transparent decisions on development proposals to ensure good planning outcomes for communities.
Using the pattern book
The NSW Housing Pattern Book simplifies key steps in the building process with Government Architect NSW-endorsed designs to fast-track the approval process.
Sustainable Buildings SEPP
The NSW Government is committed to the development of sustainable and resilient homes and buildings. We are introducing a new policy to support these goals and bring NSW closer to net zero emissions.
Member profiles P – S
Profiles of panel members and state government design champions (P – S) who deliver independent, consistent design quality advice on projects.
Close to 2,500 more homes declared state significant
A further 10 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Urban heat and canopy data
Explore urban heat and canopy data to understand local temperatures, tree coverage trends and insights that support greener, cooler communities.
Alpine Accommodation and secondary Alpine Sub-regions
Chapter 4.0 Alpine Accommodation and secondary Alpine Sub-regions provides design guidance for the Alpine Accommodation and secondary Alpine Sub-regions.
Alpine Resort Sub-regions
Chapter 3.0 Alpine Resort Sub-regions provides design guidance for the Alpine Resort Sub-regions including Perisher Range, Thredbo, Charlotte Pass and Mount Selwyn Alpine Resort Sub-regions.