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Published on: 18 Mar 2026

The NSW Housing Pattern Book simplifies key steps in the building process with Government Architect NSW-endorsed designs to fast-track the approval pr...

Illustration of people moving parts of a home design. Credit: Felix Saw

Published on: 17 Mar 2026

Housing Acceleration Fund

The Housing Acceleration Fund provides grants for critical infrastructure projects which help accelerate the delivery of housing.

Alfred Street Bridge, Parramatta. Developed by City of Parramatta Council. Lead Design & Engineering by Bonacci Infrastructure. Architecture by Archipelago. Landscape Design by Lat Studios. Constructed by Abergeldie. Credit: The Guthrie Project

Published on: 16 Mar 2026

Resilience planning

The land-use planning system plays an important role in creating communities that are resilient to chronic stresses and episodic shocks.

Hikers at Gerrin Point Lookout with view onto Maitland Bay in Bouddi National Park, near Woy Woy NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure/Don Fuchs

Published on: 16 Mar 2026

Local planning panels

Local Planning Panels make independent, transparent decisions on development proposals to ensure good planning outcomes for communities.

Published on: 16 Mar 2026

Natural hazards

We have developed a statewide natural hazards package that encourages councils to consider natural hazard risks during strategic land-use planning.

Oxley Highway at sunset. Liverpool Plains, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Neil Fenelon

Published on: 16 Mar 2026

Cooler Places

We can all take action to create cooler places and make our communities more resilient. The NSW government, local councils, industry and homeowners al...

A little girl runs through the water fountain on Church Street, Parramatta NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Salty Dingo

Published on: 11 Mar 2026

Protecting and restoring conservation land

The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan commits to establishing new public reserves and private conservation land, connecting important areas of habita...

Natural vegetation in the Cumberland Plains. Credit: Greg Steenbeeke

Published on: 10 Mar 2026

Burwood North Metro rezoning to unlock more than 18,000 new homes

The Minns Labor Government has revealed details of the proposed Burwood North Metro state led rezoning which could unlock up to 18,300 new homes and 3...

Published on: 09 Mar 2026

Environment and heritage

As our population grows and our state develops, we have put plans in place to ensure that we protect the natural environment and heritage.

Carriageworks precinct in North Eveleigh, Redfern, Sydney CBD NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo

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