Geographic areas
Some areas have unique qualities that need special planning and development assessment provisions to ensure assessment properly addresses those qualities.
Environmental Impact Statement guidelines
The department assesses applications for many different industries including mines, quarries and wind farms.
Narrabri Special Activation Precinct
The Narrabri Special Activation Precinct will attract employment and investment opportunities to the region.
Parkes Special Activation Precinct
The Parkes SAP takes advantage of the Inland Rail Project, bringing new local businesses to the area and jobs in freight and logistics.
Special Activation Precincts explained
Special activation precincts are areas in regional NSW that bring together planning and investment to boost jobs and economic activity.
Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct
The Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct Master Plan outlines a vision for the area as a year-round tourist destination.
Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct
The Wagga Wagga SAP capitalises off the Inland Rail Project, bringing manufacturing, agribusiness, and freight and logistics to Wagga Wagga.
Williamtown Special Activation Precinct
The Williamtown Special Activation Precinct (SAP) delivers jobs and growth to the Williamtown area.
Precincts-Regional SEPP
A new Activation Precincts State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) was introduced to facilitate a new planning framework for Special Activation Precincts.
Frequently asked questions – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Hunter Regional Plan 2041 frequently asked questions.