We help design and create thriving communities, towns and cities for the people of the state. We work to ensure jobs, infrastructure and housing are delivered sustainably with environmental protection at front of mind.

Lumina Apartments, Penrith by DKO Architecture. Credit: The Guthrie Project

Housing

Creating capacity for the delivery of more high quality and diverse housing.

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Planning policy

Collaborating to deliver quality economic, social and environmental outcomes that create resilient communities and great places.

Housing Delivery Authority

The NSW Government is committed to providing the homes that young people, families and workers need through reforms that are designed to streamline planning approvals for major housing developments.

Mid-rise housing at Barker Street, Randwick NSW. Credit: James Grabowski/DPHI

Good design for housing

Use our interactive map to explore current examples of low- and mid-rise housing that contribute positively to their neighbourhood.

Screenshot of the Government Architect NSW housing map case study locations. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Latest news

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05 May 2025

The Minns Labor Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program (TOD) is unlocking more homes and supporting localised housing solutions around North Wollongong, Cockle Creek and St Marys station.

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01 May 2025

Over 105,000 homes are set to be fast-tracked following a major investment in regional planning and housing initiatives.

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28 Apr 2025

The Minns Government is supporting jobs and investment for Western Sydney with the approval of a new $139 million warehousing estate that will create more than 600 jobs within the booming Western Sydney Aerotropolis.