Natural hazards
We have developed a statewide natural hazards package that encourages councils to consider natural hazard risks during strategic land-use planning.
Resilience planning
The land-use planning system plays an important role in creating communities that are resilient to chronic stresses and episodic shocks.
Cooler Places
We can all take action to create cooler places and make our communities more resilient. The NSW government, local councils, industry and homeowners all have a role to play.
A sustainable and resilient place
Our plan to protect the Central West and Orana region’s environmental assets and build healthy and sustainable communities.
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.