Office of Strategic Lands
The Office of Strategic Lands performs a key role in supporting government’s strategic planning in the Greater Sydney Region.
Archived planning system circulars
Archived planning system circulars are no longer current but continue to provide historical information and advice on planning system matters.
Contact us
For enquiries and general feedback that relate to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
Vegetation in non-rural areas
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 (Vegetation SEPP) commenced in New South Wales on 25 August 2017.
Mid-rise designs
The mid-rise patterns have been prepared to provide well-designed and cost-effective apartments for people in locations that have access to amenity, services, and public transport.
Current planning system circulars
Planning system circulars provide non-statutory advice on NSW Government principles, procedures and practices to assist implementing planning laws and policies.
Rezoning pathway for social and affordable housing
The NSW Government is introducing a simplified rezoning pathway. This will speed up rezoning proposals from Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and Landcom.
State-significant precincts
State-significant precincts are areas with state or regional planning significance because of their social, economic or environmental characteristics.
Veolia Woodlawn ARC
Veolia Environmental Services proposes to develop and operate the Woodlawn Advanced Energy Recovery Centre (ARC) that would produce up to 30 megawatts of electrical energy.
Policy and legislation
NSW planning policy and legislation, providing frameworks, guidelines and statutory requirements that support consistent and transparent land‑use decisions.