Streamlining major project assessment
The department is proposing a streamlined way of setting environmental assessment requirements for State Significant Development applications.
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.
Housing and productivity contribution
A new approach to state infrastructure contributions has been introduced to support housing and productivity in key growth areas for NSW.
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.
Inspections and enforcements
We are committed to carrying out our compliance activities in a transparent way. As part of this, we provide regular reports on our compliance activities.
2025 March formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in March 2025.
2024 August formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in August 2024.
Community participation plans
Planning authorities, including councils and NSW agencies with key planning approval functions, must have a community participation plan which sets out how the planning authority will engage the public in their decision-making.