2023 April formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in April 2023.
A better-connected Metro Wollongong on the horizon
A new 40-year vision for metropolitan Wollongong is beginning to take shape, with the NSW Government progressing plans for a Health Precinct Strategy that will further strengthen the southern city as a well-connected, innovative, and progressive city.
Tools ‘at the ready’ for South Eveleigh Train Workshop renewal
South Eveleigh’s historic Train Workshop will be given a new lease of life, after planning approval was given to rezone the former locomotive site into a new mixed-use commercial and retail space.
$1 Billion to support housing growth
The Minns Government’s Environmental Planning and Assessment (Housing and Productivity) Contributions Bill has today passed the NSW Legislative Assembly.
New Planning rules mean more affordable housing
The NSW Government is addressing the NSW housing supply crisis by encouraging the construction of additional homes, including more social housing.
Planning reforms to deliver social and affordable housing
The Minns Labor Government will use new NSW planning laws to focus State-owned Housing Corporations on tackling the State’s housing crisis, by building more social and affordable homes, faster.
Housing density aligns with infrastructure at Green Square
Another piece of the Green Square puzzle is complete today with the next stage of housing close to critical infrastructure reaching its peak in Zetland.
$25,000 bonus for next generation, world-class planners
NSW councils will receive $25,000 to pay young planners' tuition fees under a new strategy to help the NSW Government address skills shortages and tackle the housing crisis right across the state.
Update on addressing flood risk in planning decisions
To help councils and other planning authorities apply a risk-based approach to flooding assessment, we have released a planning circular for planning authorities.
Illabo to Stockinbingal
The Illabo to Stockinbingal section of Inland Rail is 42.5 km in length, consisting of 39 km of new, single track standard gauge railway.