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An Implementation Plan for 2022-25 accompanies this regional plan. Combined, these documents will guide the preparation of local land use strategies, including local strategic planning statements prepared by councils.

The North Coast Regional Plan 2041 sets a 20-year strategic land use planning framework, aiming to protect and enhance the region’s assets and plan for the future.

The North Coast Regional Plan 2041 aims to protect the region and support population growth in the context of a changing climate.

We expect that over the next 20 years we will need a minimum of 41,300 extra homes to meet the needs of the growing population.

Preliminary Regional Issues Assessments  summarise the key issues, opportunities and constraints associated with releasing areas for resource exploration.

Frequently asked questions about the Preliminary Regional Issues Assessment relating to releasing areas for resource exploration.

The department has an important role in assessing and determining proposals for major developments in NSW, including public exhibition.

All application forms needed to get approval for Part 4 development proposals, where the Minister for Planning is the consent authority.

We introduced Sydney and regional planning panels in 2009 to strengthen decision-making for regionally significant development applications.

The Minister for Planning has delegated his power to make a number of decisions to senior officers of the department.