Local Planning Panels
Local Planning Panels are being bolstered under new rules to reduce corruption risks and improve decision-making.
Evaluation framework
To determine if the Local Planning Panels (LPPs) objectives are achieved, an evaluation framework report on panel performance has been established.
Statutory rules for local planning panels
Mandatory Local Planning Panels (LPPs) are in place for all councils in Sydney, Wollongong City, the Central Coast, Wingecarribee Shire and Lismore City.
Preliminary Regional Issues Assessment
The Preliminary Regional Issues Assessment is an initial social and environmental assessment relating to coal or petroleum exploration areas.
2021 November formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in November 2021.
2021 September formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in September 2021.
2021 October formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in October 2021.
Your guide to the DA process
We’ve developed Your guide to the Development Application process – Small housing development, so the pathway to building your home can be faster and easier.
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.