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Planning system circulars provide non-statutory advice on NSW Government principles, procedures and practices to assist implementing planning laws and policies.

Learn how state and local planning legislation regulates land development, determining rules and assessments impacting your property.

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

We introduced Sydney and regional planning panels in 2009 to strengthen decision-making for regionally significant development applications.

The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan supports western Sydney in the delivery of housing and infrastructure while protecting important biodiversity.

The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan  will enable growth in western Sydney and beyond and delivers important development and biodiversity outcomes.

Infrastructure Opportunities Plans set out the key state and regional infrastructure to support new homes in the 4 housing and productivity contribution regions.

The Sydney Plan sets out the NSW Government’s 20‑year strategy for housing, jobs, infrastructure and sustainable growth across 33 Sydney regions.

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.

The department is introducing clear planning definitions for agritourism in NSW to help farmers understand how they can use their land for new income streams.