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Regionally significant development has a larger investment value, scale and complexity. Approval for this development is determined by an independent panel.

Not all development requires consent. This applies to some low-impact or routine activities such as environmental protection works in conservation zones.

Designated fishing activities include commercial fishing activities relating to particular methods and/or locations including fish stocking.

This planning pathway is no longer in use. It has been replaced by the state significant development and state significant infrastructure pathways.

A Metropolis of Three Cities – the Greater Sydney Region Plan seeks to transform Greater Sydney into a metropolis of three cities.

Local development is the most common type in NSW, with projects ranging from home extensions to medium sized commercial, retail and industrial developments.

The first-ever Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan for Australia's newest and emerging economic and lifestyle city. 

Local housing strategies help councils identify infrastructure requirements and work with NSW Government agencies to support housing supply and diversity.

The NSW Government has prepared a guideline and template to support and guide councils to develop their local housing strategies.

A dynamic innovation and technology engine that will be a magnet for people to meet and collaborate in the heart of Sydney’s Eastern Harbour City.