Making and amending LEPs
Making and amending local environmental plans (LEPs) starts with a planning proposal, which describes the outcome and justification for an LEP amendment.
Regionally significant development
Regionally significant development has a larger investment value, scale and complexity. Approval for this development is determined by an independent panel.
Statement on the department's Rezoning Pathways program
As part of the selection process to determine which proposals will be considered by the State under the Rezoning Pathways program, the department is inviting subject matter experts at councils to provide early technical information on eligible projects.
Flood-prone land package
The department is proposing to strengthen planning rules to better protect and manage new development in areas that could be at risk during floods.
Lismore Flood Recovery Planning Package
The NSW Government has released the Lismore Flood Recovery Package to support the community as they rebuild and get people safely in homes sooner.
Shelter-in-Place
The draft Shelter-in-Place guideline was on exhibition for public comment from 17 January until 28 February 2023, outlining considerations for assessing shelter in place.
Marsden Park
The new community at Marsden Park will benefit from up to 10,300 new homes and the delivery of local amenities close to transport options, including:
Local housing strategies explained
Local housing strategies help councils identify infrastructure requirements and work with NSW Government agencies to support housing supply and diversity.
Local Housing Strategy Guideline
The NSW Government has prepared a guideline and template to support and guide councils to develop their local housing strategies.
Departmental support
The department services regional NSW and metropolitan Sydney by teams in 6 regions across the state also find out about quarterly performance reports.
