Better apartments
Promoting better apartment design through the State Environmental Planning Policy No 65 – Design Quality of Residential Apartment Development (SEPP 65).

Independent expert advice to steer future of Waterloo
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment will be responsible for progressing a proposal to transform the southern portion of Waterloo Estate, pending advice from independent experts.

Accessibility
NSW Department of Planning and Environment aims to make its website accessible to all people including those with disabilities or restricted internet access.

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.

Faster Local Assessment Grant Program
The NSW Government has developed a new program to support 14 selected councils across the state in development application and planning proposal assessments.

Geographic areas
Some areas have unique qualities that need special planning and development assessment provisions to ensure assessment properly addresses those qualities.

Waterloo south
The NSW Government’s plan to renew Waterloo south will help deliver new social, affordable and private housing and improved community facilities and transport.

Statewide NSW outdoor dining trial
The department has streamlined planning approvals under a trial of outdoor dining to support local venues and rejuvenate the economy across the summer months.

Call out to improve coastal design
The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking to ensure coastal communities become more resilient under updated guidelines released today for public feedback.

Gosford Urban Design Framework
Shaping the development and renewal of Gosford city centre and support implementation of the vision for Gosford set out in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036.
