Site selection
Low and mid-rise housing areas were selected based on a detailed assessment of town centres and stations in Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra and Hunter regions.
NSW Planning System Reform Bill passes Parliament
The Minns Labor Government’s landmark Planning System Reforms Bill 2025 has passed both houses of Parliament with overwhelming support, paving the way for a faster, fairer and modern planning system.
Gosford City Centre Revitalisation
The revitalisation of Gosford City Centre as the capital of a healthy, prosperous and connected Central Coast, is a key priority of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2041.
Complying development reforms
Complying development pathways offer faster approvals for straight forward residential, commercial and industrial development.
Places to Swim
Places to Swim is part of the Open Spaces Program, with a $16.7 million funding commitment to better connect people to water in places that need it most.
Land acquisition review
There are times when government agencies need to acquire land for public purposes such as public infrastructure. The Land Acquisition Review will consider how to improve the acquisition process.
Asbestos
If your house was built or renovated before 1990, it likely contains asbestos. If that asbestos is intact and damage is unlikely, it is often best left alone.
Design team
We worked with architects and technical experts to ensure the NSW Housing Pattern Book designs are adaptable and meet planning and sustainability standards.
Terms and Conditions for the use of Patterns
Terms and Conditions apply to use, access intellectual property, compliance and general provisions for the Pattern designs of the NSW Housing Pattern Book.
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As part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, the Planning group shapes our cities, towns and regions for the benefit of the people of NSW.