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Published on: 15 Dec 2025
The Greater Sydney Outdoors Study
The NSW Government conducted a Greater Sydney study to discover what residents love to do during their recreation time.
A group of girls walks along the boardwalk at Parramatta River, Parramatta
 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Don Fuchs
Published on: 15 Dec 2025
Everyone Can Play
Everyone Can Play is a best practice resource for councils, landscape architects and passionate local residents for creating world-class playspaces.
Aerial view of Milton Park Playspace. Image credit: Bolt Media.
Published on: 12 Dec 2025
$209 million Armidale battery to help power peak demand
A large-scale battery near Armidale with the capacity to supply 60,000 homes during peak times has been given the green light for construction.
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Published on: 10 Dec 2025
Shifting the dial on strategic planning to deliver more homes, jobs and industry
The Minns Labor Government has released three new draft strategic planning documents which realign Sydney’s long-term housing and jobs growth planning...
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Published on: 09 Dec 2025
Central Coast bioregional planning pilot
Learn about the NSW and Australian Governments' bioregional planning pilot for the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie. This initiative aims to protect b...
King Palm Trees near Muirs lookout in Jilliby State Conservation area. Credit: John Spencer/DCCEEW
Published on: 09 Dec 2025
Central Coast – Strategic conservation planning
The NSW Government has released a draft plan for the area’s urban growth and environment – the Central Coast Strategic Conservation Plan. 
View of Terrigal Beach with boats and the nearby housing, Terrigal NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Don Fuchs
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
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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
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