Coastal management
The NSW Government’s coastal management framework has been in place since 2018 to improve how we assess coastal development.
Apartment Design Guide
The Apartment Design Guide provides consistent planning and design standards for apartments across the state.
Consolidated state environmental planning policies
State environmental planning policies are being consolidated to align with theme-based focus areas.
Sydney housing supply forecast
The Sydney housing supply forecast provides information on where, when, and how many new homes are likely to be built within the city.
Forecast insights
Five year housing supply forecast for Greater Sydney by Local Government Area (LGA) and by District (Central City, North, South, Western City, Eastern City).
Lodge a compliance complaint
Once we receive your complaint we will commence an investigation and contact you within 14 days to seek further information.
Assessment reports independent review
An independent review of the department’s assessment reports for state significant projects.
Community consultative committees
The department encourages engagement with the community and stakeholder groups via community consultative committees.
Planning approval pathways
There are 9 different planning approval pathways in NSW. The size and scale of the development will determine which of the assessment pathways is appropriate.
Development assessment
Infrastructure and other developments like housing require approval from a council, a Regional Panel, a Sydney planning panel or the Minister for Planning.
