What we do
We exist to make people's lives better by making NSW a great place to live and work. We help to provide homes and services, build great communities, create jobs and protect the environment.
We exist to make people's lives better by making NSW a great place to live and work. We help to provide homes and services, build great communities, create jobs and protect the environment.
20.02.2019 | Ministerial Media Release
The NSW Government has released a new guideline and supporting website aimed at making play spaces across NSW more inclusive to ensure everyone, no matter their age or ability, can play.
Read about the Guideline14.02.2019 | Ministerial Media Release
Minister for Planning and Housing Anthony Roberts has welcomed the surge in investor confidence in Gosford since the implementation of the NSW Government’s revitalisation program for the capital of the Central Coast.
Read More11.02.2019 | Ministerial Media Release
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and the Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts today announced approval for exploratory works for the Snowy 2.0 project.
Read More06.02.2019 | Ministerial Media Release
Minister for Planning and Housing, Anthony Roberts, today
announced a suite of pioneering planning
measures to help the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council better utilise
its land.
01.02.2019 | Departmental Media Release
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment will be in Chatswood Mall from Monday, February 4, to meet and talk with residents during Willoughby Council’s inaugural Golden Market.
Read More30.01.2019 | Featured Article
Exhibition period for Rhodes extended until 28 February 2019.
Read More23.01.2019 | Departmental Media Release
The NSW Department of Planning is inviting the community to have its say on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Tahmoor South Coal Project, on exhibition for public comment until 5 March.
Read More16.01.2019 | Featured Article
To many Sydneysiders, Sydney Festival is as synonymous with summer as sunscreen and citronella candles.
15.01.2019 | Departmental Media Release
The communities of Jindabyne's neighbouring towns will have their say on the Go Jindabyne Masterplan, a NSW Government initiative to revitalise the gateway to the Snowy Mountains.
Read More15.01.2019 | Ministerial Media Release
The NSW Government today released the preliminary findings of its independent investigation into Opal Tower, in an interim report prepared by Professors Mark Hoffman, John Carter and Stephen Foster.
Read More14.01.2019 | Departmental Media Release
Current and future residents of the Hunter could soon reap the benefits of an NSW Government plan to secure nearly $470 million for vital regional infrastructure projects through a new financial contribution scheme paid for by developers.
Read More14.01.2019 | Departmental Media Release
A half yearly review of Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAPs) by the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) Institute of Public Policy and Governance shows they are delivering consistent and expert decision-making at the local planning level.
View the results28.12.2018 | Ministerial Media Release
The Government understands the anxiety and concern this is causing for the owners and tenants of Opal Tower. That’s why we’ve moved quickly to appoint independent engineering experts - Professors Mark Hoffman and John Carter – who were on site within hours of being appointed to begin their investigation into how it has happened.
Read More27.12.2018 | Departmental Media Release
The Department of Planning and Environment believes the approval process for the demolition of the Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) has followed proper process and meets all regulatory and legal obligations.
Read More21.12.2018 | Departmental Media Release
The NSW Government today approved concept plans for an office building between 13 and 40 storeys above the new Sydney Metro Victoria Cross station to cater for thousands of jobs set to flow into the North Sydney CBD.
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