Transport Oriented Development
The new Transport Oriented Development Program will amend planning controls within 400 m of 37 metro and rail stations.
Employment Lands Development Monitor
Employment lands are generally lower density employment areas supporting job growth and development and generating significant economic benefits for the community.
Council league table
We have released an interactive council league table to track the time it takes councils to lodge and determine development applications.
Planning performance
The planning performance data displays information about certificates and modification and review of determination for local development applications.
Faster assessments for State significant development housing applications
Learn how NSW speeds up State significant development housing assessments with refined pathways and dedicated support for applicants.
Faster Assessments Incentive Program
The Faster Assessments program includes financial incentives for councils that meet housing targets to help deliver infrastructure including roads, open spaces and community facilities.
Exempt development
Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties.
NSW Housing Pattern Book
The NSW Housing Pattern Book is a guide for developing more sustainable and affordable low- and mid-rise homes to support the state’s growing population.
Patterns in your neighbourhood
The NSW Housing Pattern Book designs can be adapted to suit many neighbourhoods, increasing housing availability without compromising the local character.
Pattern designs
The NSW Housing Pattern book contains designs for low- and mid-rise housing developments, including semi-detached homes, terraces, row and manor homes.