The department has an important role in assessing and determining proposals for State significant projects in NSW.
As part of this, we welcome feedback submissions on State significant projects from the community, government agencies and other stakeholders.
Your submission on a project helps us better understand the views of the community, which in turn helps to inform our assessment of the project leading to improved design of projects, reduced environmental impact and ecologically sustainable development.
Submissions on State significant projects must be made online through the NSW Planning Portal during the project’s exhibition period. There are help and resources on the portal including a step-by-step guide on How to make a submission on a State significant application (PDF, 1.21 MB) and answers to frequently asked questions.
For more help, call Service NSW on 1300 305 695.
If you think you'll need help making a submission using the portal, it's a good idea to contact Service NSW sooner rather than later. Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to make a submission before the project’s exhibition end date.
Major Projects website
The Major Projects website on the NSW Planning Portal has a range of great features to make it easier to stay informed and do business with us.
You can:
- quickly see all state significant projects in your area using map-based search
- view a range of services and resources to help you navigate the major projects website
- sign-up and sign-in to your Major Project account to see your personal dashboard and a history of the submissions you have made
- subscribe and receive automatic email notifications on a project’s progress.