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Community participation plans
Planning authorities, including councils and NSW agencies with key planning approval functions, must have a community participation plan which sets out how the planning authority will engage the public in their decision-making.
Key documents and frequently asked questions
Key resources and guidelines to assist councils to develop their first Local Strategic Planning Statements.
Reviews and appeals
If an applicant for a development application is not satisfied with a determination (such as refusal or the imposition of a condition), the applicant can request a review of the decision.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 has been updated and is the culmination of the biggest overhaul of the Act since the legislation’s inception almost 40 years ago.
Rezoning Pathways Program
Giving more people in NSW the opportunity to put a roof over their heads and own a home is a priority for the NSW Government.
Rezoning pathway for social and affordable housing
The NSW Government is introducing a simplified rezoning pathway. This will speed up rezoning proposals from Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and Landcom.
Blacktown Council’s housing snapshot
The NSW Government has released housing targets for Greater Sydney, Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle and regional NSW.
Bayside Council’s housing snapshot
The NSW Government has released housing targets for Greater Sydney, Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle and regional NSW.
Canterbury-Bankstown Council’s housing snapshot
The NSW Government has released housing targets for Greater Sydney, Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle and regional NSW.
Blue Mountains Council’s housing snapshot
The NSW Government has released housing targets for Greater Sydney, Illawarra-Shoalhaven, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle and regional NSW.