Variations review
The NSW Government is improving the planning system to ensure it is easy to understand and use, promotes strategic planning and reduces the risk of corruption.

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.

Home
As part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, the Planning group shapes our cities, towns and regions for the benefit of the people of NSW.

Development regulations
In January 2020, the NSW Bushfire Inquiry recommended moving to a risk-based strategic planning approach when planning for bushfires.

Careers
The Planning group within the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real impact.

Housing and place
This regional plan aims to diversifying the economy, build community and infrastructure resilience, safeguard water security and plan for a sustainable future.

Have your say on future Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct
The NSW Government has released draft plans and a discussion paper for community feedback that will guide the development of the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct.

Strong Start
A skilled planning workforce in NSW is critical to ensuring our NSW planning system is effective, efficient and delivering good outcomes for communities.

Development assessment
Infrastructure and other developments like housing require approval from a council, a Regional Panel, a Sydney planning panel or the Minister for Planning.

NSW/SA electricity connection
The Department of Planning and Environment is calling for community feedback on plans to construct the eastern section of the EnergyConnect interconnector between NSW and South Australia.
