Natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic have affected many homes, businesses and communities across NSW. To support recovery, the NSW Government has changed the planning rules to make it easier to rebuild, and to work with councils and government agencies.
Initiatives to make rebuilding easier
We have introduced planning initiatives to support families, businesses and communities across the state to rebuild and recover.
Here’s some information to help, ranging from returning to your property, to cleaning up and rebuilding.
Approvals you need to repair and rebuild your home after it has been damaged by a natural disaster.
Options to help businesses keep operating after a bushfire has damaged their premises.
The following information explains the exempt provisions for outbuildings in rural areas.
Information for homeowners and businesses to understand what approvals may be required to rebuild.
Approvals councils and providers need to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster.
When you can do demolition and repair works, or use shipping containers, without council approval.
When you can install a granny flat while your main house is being built.
When you can use caravans, tents and camping grounds for emergency accommodation.
Related information
We’ve made it easier for local councils to help homeowners who need to rebuild or repair their property after a natural disaster.
The Engagement and Concierge unit provides a central point of contact for developers, community housing providers and Aboriginal land managers to navigate the planning system and facilitate investment.
Get approval to build or renovate your home sooner and more easily.