Standard conditions of consent
The department is developing new standard conditions which will provide greater consistency, alleviate pressure on councils and speed up assessment timeframes.
Bushfires
Trees and vegetation that act as fuel for bushfires are permitted to be cleared in identified bushfire prone areas, without the need to get approval.
Statutory rules for local planning panels
Mandatory Local Planning Panels (LPPs) are in place for all councils in Sydney, Wollongong City, the Central Coast, Wingecarribee Shire and Lismore City.
Development assessment
Infrastructure and other developments like housing require approval from a council, a Regional Panel, a Sydney Planning Panel or the Minister for Planning.
Darkinjung Development Delivery Plan
Darkinjung is one of 120 Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW. It is the largest non-Government landholder on the Central Coast.
Window safety
Guidance on window safety requirements in NSW, including rules that help prevent falls and ensure compliant, secure and child‑safe building design.
Sydney planning panels
We introduced Sydney and regional planning panels in 2009 to strengthen decision-making for regionally significant development applications.
Greenfield Housing Code
The Greenfield Housing Code will speed up the delivery of new homes to meet the needs of the growing population and improve housing affordability.
Bays West
The Bays West Place Strategy creates a long-term vision for a connected, vibrant Bays West precinct that is an innovative and sustainable new place for living.
Design guides for low-rise housing diversity
The low-rise housing diversity design guides ensure good design outcomes are achieved for dual occupancies, manor houses and terraces.