New rules to help farmers build resilience
Farmers can now repair, restore, and rehydrate dry land without just relying on rainfall, thanks to changes to planning rules announced today by the Department of Planning and Environment.
Faster delivery of housing in Wilton
New housing supported by quality open space and more trees will be delivered sooner in Wilton under a newly introduced planning pathway.
Four fun inclusive play spaces to visit in Greater Sydney
With four play spaces in the Greater Sydney area, designed using our Everyone Can Play guideline, you and your little ones are spoiled for choice.
Action taken against Splendour organisers
Ten schools will receive $10,000 each as part of the Department of Planning and Environment’s compliance action against Billinudgel Property for failing to comply with its traffic management plan at the 2022 Splendour in the Grass event.
Better planning for Aboriginal communities
The Department of Planning and Environment is cutting red tape with a series of new decisions aimed at providing greater self-determination for Aboriginal communities and enabling them to reap the economic benefits of their land.
Planning finalisation the cherry on top for north-west Sydney
Plans to create a modern green village in Cherrybrook and West Pennant Hills are a step closer, with the Department of Planning and Environment finalising the planning package for the Cherrybrook Station Precinct, laying the foundation for new homes, parks and retail space.
$3.9 million to help regional councils speed up homes
A pipeline of tens of thousands of new homes is expected to be unlocked in 19 regional communities, thanks to a share in $3.9 million from the NSW Government.
Short-term rental accommodation framework finalised
The statewide policy for homeowner holiday rentals has been finalised, giving the industry four months to implement the new changes.
Winter sports world on exhibition
Western Sydney could be home to a new $386 million indoor winter sports facility, under plans on exhibition for community feedback.
Independent advice to steer Byron proposal
Advice from the experts at the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) will help inform the future of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) in Byron Shire.