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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Module 5 – Finalisation
Learn about the finalisation stage of the LEP making process, where a planning proposal is reviewed, approved and formalised into a legal amendment.
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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Statement of Expectations Order
The Minister's Environmental Planning and Assessment (Statement of Expectations) Order supports councils to continue improving approval times.
An example of mid-rise housing at Huntley Street, Alexandria. Credit: James Grabowski/DPHI
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Planning system circulars
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issues planning system circulars regarding matters and issues that relate to planning and polic...
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Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Parks for People
Parks for People is an ambitious NSW Government initiative that sets a benchmark for high-quality public open space.
Play equipment at the upgraded Carrawood Park, Carramar.
 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Sustainable Buildings SEPP
The NSW Government is committed to the development of sustainable and resilient homes and buildings. We are introducing a new policy to support these ...
Two people sitting and socialising at the UNSW Village, a student accommodation location designed by Architectus. Credit: Andrew Cohen 2018
Two people sitting and socialising at the UNSW Village, a student accommodation location designed by Architectus. 
Credit: Andrew Cohen 2018
Published on: 02 Jul 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: 02 Jul 2026
In-fill affordable housing
In-fill affordable housing provides opportunities for the delivery of new affordable housing to meet the needs of households on very low to moderate i...
Prickly pear cactus on a residential street in Banksia, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Crown development applications
Crown agencies play a major role in providing essential services and infrastructure in areas such as education, health, social housing, transport, eme...
The Narrabri District Health Service building, surrounded by a fence, with a clear sign in front.
A fenced health facility with a sign reading "Narrabri District Health Service.". 
Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Neil Fenelon
Published on: 02 Jul 2026
Caravan parks, manufactured home estates and moveable dwellings
The NSW Government is improving the planning and approval processes for caravan parks, camping grounds, manufactured home estates and moveable dwellin...
Caravans at Diamond Head Campground, at Crowdy Bay National Park. Crowdy Head near Taree, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Jaime Plaza Van Roon