Expression of interest
The NSW Government is committed to providing the homes that young people, families and workers need through reforms that are designed to streamline planning approvals for major housing developments.

Hunter power station approved
The NSW Government has approved an application from Snowy Hydro to build a new 660 mega-watt gas-fired power station in Kurri Kurri.

Placemaking NSW
Placemaking NSW focuses on the development and management of some of the most important harbourside precincts in Sydney. Find out more.

More affordable homes on track for Campbelltown
As part of the Minns Labor Government’s comprehensive plan to deliver more homes, Landcom has put forward a planning proposal which could deliver an additional 375 new homes at a major site in Campbelltown.

Housing Delivery Authority delivers 15 more State Significant Developments
The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared a further 15 housing proposals as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Koala Habitat Protection SEPP
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2020 commenced on 30 November 2020.

Certainty for solar investment
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is calling for community feedback on proposed changes to its guidance on developing large scale solar projects in NSW.

Economy – Central Coast Regional Plan 2041
The Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 seeks to grow the region’s industrial, high-tech and rural economies while preserving stunning natural landscapes.

2024 October formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in October 2024.

Approved $1 billion battery one of NSW’s biggest
The Minns Government has approved a $1 billion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Newcastle which will play a key role in keeping the city’s lights on during peak demands.
