Macquarie Fields
Macquarie Fields will develop as a local village centre. Buildings will be in a range of heights, with some taller buildings closer to the station.

Minto
Minto will be an important employment centre that continues to evolve to meet the local community’s retail needs.

Statement on the department's Rezoning Pathways program
As part of the selection process to determine which proposals will be considered by the State under the Rezoning Pathways program, the department is inviting subject matter experts at councils to provide early technical information on eligible projects.

Case studies – Councils Development Assessment Guide
Read how the department has collaborated with many councils since the release of the Development Assessment Best Practice Guide.

Annual reports
The community consultative committee guideline requires independent chairpersons to report annually on the activities of the committee.

Chairpersons
List of suitably qualified chairpersons appointed to chair community consultative committees for state significant projects in NSW.

Glossary – Your guide to the DA process
Glossary of terms and abbreviations used in the development application process to help make building a new house or renovating property faster and easier.

Stage 1 – Pre-lodgement
The pre-lodgement stage is the front end of the development assessment process. If you get the front end right you are likely to have a simple DA process.

Stage 2 – Lodging your development application
Lodgement is the formal start of the DA process. Council will check that all the information has been provided.

Stage 3 – Assessment
All DAs require a formal council assessment. This involves a site inspection, engaging with applicants and neighbours, reporting, and making recommendations.
