General planning considerations
Chapter 2.0 General planning considerations contains planning and design objectives and development controls applicable to all areas within the Alpine Sub-regions.
Resilience planning
The land-use planning system plays an important role in creating communities that are resilient to chronic stresses and episodic shocks.
Planning controls
The plan will contribute to the Western Parkland City by supporting the delivery of housing, jobs and infrastructure while protecting important biodiversity.
Short courses – Strategic planning
Register for a short course on strategic planning and Local Strategic Planning Statements tailored for NSW councils and planning practitioners.
Strategic planning
Each council will prepare a local strategic planning statement which will set out the 20-year vision for land-use in the local area.
Somersby Planning Proposal
The Hunter and Central Coast Planning Panel received a planning proposal from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council for a site on Reeves Street, Somersby in July 2023.
Sydney Metro Northwest Urban Renewal Corridor
Three new master planned communities in Sydney's northwest, on the doorstep of new, world class public transport, with new and improved open space, new schools, local jobs, new town squares and pedestrian and cycling connections.
Planning reforms
The NSW planning system plays a vital role in shaping how communities grow, where homes are built, and how infrastructure and services are delivered to support growing communities.
State Environmental Planning Policies
A review program for State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) to deliver a modern planning system is underway.
Aboriginal land use planning
Aboriginal land use planning supports culturally informed land management, recognising Country, community priorities and collaborative planning approaches.