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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
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
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
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
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: 05 Dec 2025
NSW Inland Rail on track: Narrabri to North Star approved
The Minns Labor Government has greenlit the final leg of Inland Rail in NSW – Phase 2 of the Narrabri to North Star section – clearing the tracks for ...
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Published on: 01 Dec 2025
Historical documents – North West Growth Area
Historical documents related to the North West Growth Area including plans, technical studies, maps, protocols, certification, reports and reviews.
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Published on: 01 Dec 2025
Historical documents – South West Growth Area
Explore historical planning documents for the South West Growth Area, outlining past strategies, studies and background information for key precincts.
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Published on: 27 Nov 2025
2025 October formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in October 2025.
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