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Complying development is an approval for straightforward development. It can be determined through a fast-track assessment by a council or certifier.

The rules for land use and development at Port Botany, Port Kembla and the Port of Newcastle.

Key resources providing background information on the North Coast Region.

Responsibility for implementing actions and monitoring the intended outcomes in the Far West Regional Plan is shared with our important regional stakeholders.

The NSW Government, local councils, businesses and the community are working together to understand and manage flood risks in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. 

Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties. 

Mandatory Local Planning Panels (LPPs) are in place for all councils in Sydney, Wollongong City, the Central Coast, Wingecarribee Shire and Lismore City.

We shape our cities, towns and regions for the benefit of the people of NSW.

The Government Architect NSW advocates for the design of considered, sustainable architecture that is actively working towards net zero emissions.

The growing suite of case studies illustrate the concepts in our key policies and guidelines and focus on both good design processes and outcomes.