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While BASIX sets out minimum water efficiency standards for new homes, councils can consider complimentary controls to retain water in the landscape and enhance cooling.

Although new technologies are rapidly emerging in this area, simple and cost-effective solutions are already available for cool roofing, walls and pavements.

The Minns Labor Government continues to streamline the NSW planning system with further reforms.

Implementing the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 and reporting on the progress and achievements requires an infrastructure-first and place-based approach to future growth.

The Phase 2 Development Control Plan supports the Precinct Plan by providing controls for development across the initial precincts in the Aerotropolis.

The NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development planning reforms are estimated to deliver over 170,000 more well-located, well-designed and well-built homes throughout the Sydney, the Illawarra, Hunter and Central Coast begin this month.

Councils will soon have the opportunity to trial AI in their local planning systems following a $5.6 million investment from the NSW Government.

Plans to create a modern green village in Cherrybrook and West Pennant Hills are a step closer, with the Department of Planning and Environment finalising the planning package for the Cherrybrook Station Precinct, laying the foundation for new homes, parks and retail space.

Strategic planning reduces natural hazard risk by considering the impacts early in decision-making, particularly when planning for growth and development.

An Implementation Plan for 2022-26 accompanies the North Coast Regional Plan 2041. Combined, these documents guide the preparation of local land use strategies.