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.

Planning reforms
The NSW Government has introduced a suite of reforms to deliver a better planning system for NSW.

Planning performance
The planning performance data displays information about certificates and modification and review of determination for local development applications.

State Voluntary Planning Agreements
A State Voluntary Planning Agreement between the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and a developer helps fund State Public Infrastructure.

Kariong Planning Proposal
The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council have prepared a planning proposal which seeks to rezone land and deliver up to 50 new homes and a new pocket park.

Local planning and zoning
Local environmental plans (LEPs) are the main planning tool for shaping the future of communities and ensuring local development is done appropriately.

Planning pathways for cemeteries
The department has introduced a new exempt and complying development framework for maintenance and other minor works within existing cemeteries.

Overview of the planning system
Information for homeowners and businesses to understand what approvals may be required to rebuild.

Planning approval pathways
There are 9 different planning approval pathways in NSW. The size and scale of the development will determine which of the assessment pathways is appropriate.

NSW Planning Portal
The NSW Planning Portal provides access to information to help you prepare, lodge and track development applications.
