Delivering water for cooling through planning controls
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.
New Planning rules mean more affordable housing
The NSW Government is addressing the NSW housing supply crisis by encouraging the construction of additional homes, including more social housing.
Smarter planning tool puts housing in focus
NSW's world-first land-use technology platform, Land iQ, has secured more than $11 million in State and Commonwealth funding to back in its current work to identify surplus and underutilised public land for housing and to also help extend it for use in other sectors.
South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036
The NSW Government's vision for the South East and Tablelands is a borderless region in Australia’s most geographically diverse natural environment.
New England North West Regional Plan 2041
The New England North West Region landscapes range from the tablelands of the Great Dividing Range in the east to the rich black soil plains in the west.
Environment and lifestyle – Central Coast Regional Plan 2041
The NSW Central Coast is a premier destination for environmental and cultural tourism and is listed on the list of top-10 places to visit in Australia.
Environment – New England North West Regional Plan 2041
From the tablelands of the Great Dividing Range in the east to the rich black soil plains in the west, the region offers a range of landscapes and protected areas.
Planning reforms to deliver affordable housing in Wollongong
Key workers, students, cleaners and childcare workers are all a step closer to better access to affordable housing in central Wollongong with the approval of 145 new homes including 25 affordable units.
New Design Review Manual to help NSW plan better
The design review of developments across local government will be more consistent, robust and clearer thanks to a new manual released by the NSW Government today.
New planning pathway to deliver 330 new homes in Orange
The Minns Labor Government is delivering a massive boost to orange's housing market after giving the green light for 330 new homes to be built through the new Redmond Place housing precinct.