Communities and industry to have their say as NSW accelerates renewable energy transition
The NSW Government has released new draft guidelines to accelerate the planning approval and construction of wind, solar and transmission infrastructure.
Flood-prone land package
The department is proposing to strengthen planning rules to better protect and manage new development in areas that could be at risk during floods.
Colebee
The department worked with Blacktown City Council and stakeholders to plan for new homes and essential infrastructure that meets community needs in Colebee.
Proposed and finalised policy changes
The department regularly reviews and updates the Transport and Infrastructure SEPP to make sure planning rules support improvements to infrastructure in NSW.
North Wilton
We are planning for thriving, attractive and well-connected communities to add to the pipeline of new homes needed for a growing Greater Sydney.
Caravan parks, manufactured home estates and moveable dwellings
The NSW Government is improving the planning and approval processes for caravan parks, camping grounds, manufactured home estates and moveable dwellings.
Remediation of Land SEPP
Public comment on an explanation of intended effect for a new Remediation of Land SEPP and draft planning guidelines has now closed.
Standard format for notices of determination
Amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 made in September 2022 will require consent authorities to prepare development consents.
Horizon projects
The department has established the Horizon projects program to continue to deliver quality assessments across major projects and planning proposals.
Exempt and complying development policy
The state policy for exempt and complying development is contained in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.
