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Updates to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 ensure that the planning system is fit for purpose and operates efficiently.

If an applicant for a development application is not satisfied with a determination (such as refusal or the imposition of a condition), the applicant can request a review of the decision.

We’re continuously monitoring the Codes SEPP to ensure it is effectively reducing red tape, costs and delays for low impact exempt and complying development.

The NSW Government is shaping the compliance funding framework as part of reforms to build a faster and simpler planning system.

The Housing Code sets out clear planning rules for fast-tracked complying development, including single-storey and 2-storey homes, renovations and extensions.

Explore NSW’s strategic planning approach to natural hazards, helping communities prepare for and recover from extreme events.

Learn about asbestos hazards, legal responsibilities, safety precautions and proper disposal to protect health when renovating or managing older properties.

The Apartment Design Guide provides consistent planning and design standards for apartments across the state.

Register for a short course on strategic planning and Local Strategic Planning Statements tailored for NSW councils and planning practitioners.

The department will use estimated development cost across the planning system, replacing cost of development and capital investment value.