Resilience and natural hazard risk
We are ensuring risk from natural hazards is understood and considered early through strategic planning, protecting communities from existing and future risks.
People, centres, housing and community
Our plan to provide the Central West and Orana region with affordable, well-designed housing in the places people want to live.
Austral and Leppington North
The department is taking a coordinated approach to planning new homes and essential infrastructure which meets community needs in Austral and Leppington North.
Orchard Hills discussion paper on exhibition
The community is being encouraged to guide future plans for Sydney’s Orchard Hills, with a discussion paper on exhibition until mid-December 2022.
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.
Part 4 developments
Most development proposals that need approval under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act 1979 are assessed and determined by local councils.
Burwood, Strathfield and Homebush
The council are completing a set of recommendations for planning in Burwood, Strathfield and Homebush. These will be made available for community feedback.
Sydney Metro Northwest: proposed SEPP amendment
An amendment to the State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011 is proposed for the development of government-owned land.
Vegetation in non-rural areas
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 (Vegetation SEPP) commenced in New South Wales on 25 August 2017.
Sydney 385
Carefully considered design and planning has created 10 quality apartments at Studio 385 that address the area’s need for medium density infill.
