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Approvals you need to repair and rebuild your home after it has been damaged by a natural disaster.

Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, floods and bushfires have affected NSW residents, resulting in lost homes and difficulty finding accommodation.

Guidance for residents who want to construct a secondary dwelling while construction of the main house is underway.

Certain demolitions, repair works, and the use of storage containers will be allowed without council approval.

Approvals councils and providers need to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster.

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.

The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Note: These 2025 activities may take place at the same site at the same time.

The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in November 2025.

Planning for major infrastructure corridors is an important process to enable the delivery of large infrastructure projects needed in the future.

We’re collaborating to create resilient communities and great places.