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Published on: 08 Dec 2025
Local plans and contributions
Explore local planning, view infrastructure funding, development rules, comment on development applications and learn about your council’s 20-year vis...
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Published on: 08 Dec 2025
About us
We help deliver great places for you to live and work, support industries and promote economic growth through smart planning.
Father and daughter enjoying a walk along the Newcastle Memorial Walk, The Hill. Credit: Destination NSW
Father and daughter enjoying a walk along the Newcastle Memorial Walk, The Hill. 
Credit: Destination NSW
Published on: 08 Dec 2025
Participate in planning decisions
Find out how you can get involved and have your say in planning decisions and projects. 
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Published on: 08 Dec 2025
Plans in NSW
Find out what’s planned for your community, from local developments to major state projects and how planning is shaping the future of NSW.
Lindfield Station, Lindfield NSW – Transport Oriented Development. Credit: Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick
Lindfield Station, Lindfield NSW – Transport Oriented Development. 
Credit: Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick
Published on: 08 Dec 2025
For homeowners
Learn what you can build, what needs approval and how to get started.
Family walking the dog in Dulwich Hill NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Bec Hannaford
Family walking the dog in Dulwich Hill NSW. 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Bec Hannaford
Published on: 08 Dec 2025
Improving the planning process
Discover how digital solutions are making development applications in NSW faster and easier.
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Published on: 08 Dec 2025
​​​Planning website and Planning Portal update​
​​Frequently asked questions​ about the ​​​Planning website and Planning Portal update​.
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Published on: 08 Dec 2025
Have your say
Find out what’s being planned across NSW and share your feedback on projects or policies.
Transport Oriented Development, Gordon Station, Gordon NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick
Transport Oriented Development, Gordon Station, Gordon NSW. 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure / Joshua Tredinnick
Published on: 08 Dec 2025
Planning application resources
Access planning resources to track applications, explore council tools, find guides, fees and updates for the NSW Planning Portal.
Mid-rise housing, Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW. Credit: Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Jojo Munoz
Mid-rise housing, Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW. 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Jojo Munoz