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27 Aug 2026

The Minns Labor Government is making it simpler and easier for communities to have their say on planning proposals replacing more than 100 separate plans currently in operation across NSW with a new statewide Community Participation Plan (CPP) from 1 September.

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13 Aug 2026

The Minns Labor Government has finalised the Sydney Plan, a 20-year framework to deliver more homes, more jobs and better coordinated infrastructure as Sydney’s population grows from 5.3 million people today to 6.6 million by 2046.

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03 Aug 2026

The NSW Government is investing in cleaner, safer communities in Western Sydney, securing $200,000 in funding to tackle illegal dumping hotspots in Angus, part of the Blacktown LGA.

Latest from the NSW Planning Portal

Learn about changes to NSW Planning Portal digital services and explore the 2-year feature and technology roadmap.

Discover the latest digital enhancements designed to improve the customer experience and support key policy initiatives.

Planning reforms

Discover how planning reforms are speeding up assessment timeframes, cutting red tape, and supporting projects that deliver jobs and community benefits across NSW.

New housing at Cameron Park, Lake Macquarie NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Jaime Plaza Van Roon