Good design is fundamental to creating better places and servicing the needs of people and the community.
The NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) has been amended to include design as a new object of the Act, reinforcing the importance of good design and amenity in the planning process. A second new object includes built and cultural heritage, including Aboriginal cultural heritage.
The intent of the amendments is to promote:
- good design and amenity of the built environment
- the sustainable management of built and cultural heritage (including Aboriginal cultural heritage).
The Government Architect NSW’s policies and frameworks help planners and designers turn the amendments into reality, creating good built-environment design outcomes throughout NSW.
