Development controls for the Western Sydney Employment Area
Read the Development Control Plans that are helping guide development in the Western Sydney Employment Area.
North Coast
The North Coast Regional Plan 2041 sets a 20-year strategic land use planning framework, aiming to protect and enhance the region’s assets and plan for the future.
Priority growth areas and precincts
Planning for local communities provides opportunities for new homes, jobs, community services and open spaces.
Special activation precincts
Special activation precincts are a new way of planning and delivering industrial and commercial infrastructure projects to dedicated areas in regional NSW.
Community urged to give feedback on plans for precinct around future Orchard Hills Metro
As part of the Minns Government’s commitment to deliver more well-located homes close to jobs and transport, the community surrounding the future Orchard Hills Station is being consulted on the precinct’s Stage One rezoning proposal.
Minns Government delivers $4.4 million to fast-track 105,000 new homes across regional NSW
Over 105,000 homes are set to be fast-tracked following a major investment in regional planning and housing initiatives.
Development regulations
In January 2020, the NSW Bushfire Inquiry recommended moving to a risk-based strategic planning approach when planning for bushfires.
Warrawong Plaza rezoned for 1,300 new homes
Warrawong is ready for an additional 1,300 well-located homes following the approval of new planning controls for Warrawong Plaza.
Repeal of operational SEPPs
The repeal of operational SEPPs helps simplify and modernise the planning system by removing duplicated, redundant and outdated planning controls.
Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor
The new approach to precinct planning in NSW means a change of approach to planning for the Sydenham to Bankstown corridor.