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Published on: 01 Sep 2026

The NSW Government is committed to providing the homes that young people, families and workers need through reforms that are designed to streamline pl...

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

Published on: 01 Sep 2026

Faster Assessments Incentive Program

The Faster Assessments program includes financial incentives for councils that meet housing targets to help deliver infrastructure including roads, op...

A scenic waterfront featuring several buildings standing on the shore. Credit: Destination NSW

Published on: 01 Sep 2026

Council league table

We have released an interactive council league table to track the time it takes councils to lodge and determine development applications.

An example of low- and mid-rise housing at Wentworth Street, Randwick NSW. Credit: James Grabowski/DPHI

Published on: 01 Sep 2026

More than 1,700 homes declared State significant

A further 10 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Published on: 01 Sep 2026

Community participation plans

Community participation plans explain how councils and NSW planning authorities engage communities and consider public feedback in decisions.

Pedestrians walking around Darling Harbour at night. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Jeffrey Cheah

Published on: 01 Sep 2026

Planning reforms

The NSW planning system plays a vital role in shaping how communities grow, where homes are built, and how infrastructure and services are delivered t...