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Published on: 17 Aug 2026

Independent Expert Advisory Panel for Mining

The Independent Advisory Panel for Underground Mining has been established to give scientific advice about underground coal mining proposals.

Stone crusher at Schmidt Quarries. Nimmitabel NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Jaime Plaza Van Roon

Published on: 17 Aug 2026

Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund

The Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund was launched on 25 August 2022 as part of the NSW Government's response to the Regional Housing Taskforce...

Aerial view of North Haven, looking towards Point Perpendicular. Credit: Bill Code/DPE

Published on: 17 Aug 2026

Accelerated Infrastructure Fund

The Accelerated Infrastructure Fund is part of the Planning System Acceleration Program and aims to speed up housing delivery in NSW.

Overbridge in Kellyville, North-West Sydney, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth

Published on: 17 Aug 2026

State Voluntary Planning Agreements

A State Voluntary Planning Agreement between the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and a developer helps fund State Public Infrastructure.

New building under construction at Sydney Business Park. Marsden Park, Sydney, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Don Fuchs

Published on: 14 Aug 2026

The State Plan

The discussion paper outlines the role of a Statewide Land Use Plan, how the new structure will work, and what it means for communities, councils and ...

Scenic aerial overlooking the Bellingen River on the Mid North Coast. Credit: Destination NSW

Published on: 14 Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions – Development Coordination Authority

The Development Coordination Authority (DCA) centralises decision-making and advice previously referred to up to 22 different parts of the NSW Governm...

Published on: 14 Aug 2026

The Sydney Plan

The Sydney Plan sets out the NSW Government’s 20‑year strategy for housing, jobs, infrastructure and sustainable growth across 33 Sydney regions.

Published on: 14 Aug 2026

Key resources – Development Coordination Authority

These key resources, including documents, fact sheets, and webinars, will assist you in working with Development Coordination Authority (DCA).

Published on: 14 Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions – The Sydney Plan

This document answers frequently asked questions about A New Approach to Strategic Planning: Discussion Paper, the draft Sydney Plan, and the draft St...

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