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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...
New housing at Cameron Park. Lake Macquarie, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Jaime Plaza Van Roon
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
A scenic waterfront featuring several buildings standing on the shore. Credit: Destination NSW. 
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).
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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: 31 Aug 2026
Leppington – Parks for People
Discover Leppington Park, a vibrant community space in Sydney's south-west with play areas, a pump track, youth hub and picnic facilities.
Kids playground at Leppington park.
Published on: 31 Aug 2026
Published records
The published Record of Briefings detail the Housing Delivery Authority’s recommendations and advice to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.
Mid-rise housing at Barker Street, Randwick NSW. Credit: James Grabowski/DPHI
Published on: 31 Aug 2026
Member profiles D – G
Profiles of panel members and state government design champions (D – G) who deliver independent, consistent design quality advice on projects.
2025 State Design Review Panel group photo
Published on: 28 Aug 2026
Renewable energy
NSW has enough renewable energy, transmission, and storage to meet the energy needs of every household, school, hospital, farm and business across the...
A landscape view of the Bodangora Windfarm. Credit: Bodangora Wind Farm, Iberdrola Australia
A landscape view of the Bodangora Windfarm. 
Credit: Bodangora Wind Farm, Iberdrola Australia
Published on: 28 Aug 2026
Agritourism
Discover how NSW planning reforms support agritourism, helping farmers diversify with farm experiences, accommodation and sustainable tourism opportun...
Grape vines at Tyrrell's Wines in Pokolbin, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Jaime Plaza Van Roon