Research program
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan research program will help solve challenging issues and barriers to create a greener, more sustainable western Sydney.

Engagement and concierge
The Engagement and Concierge unit helps developers, community housing providers, and Aboriginal land managers navigate planning, remove barriers, and boost investment.

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.

Natural disasters
We’re working with local councils to future-proof our planning system and help our communities to recover and rebuild after natural disasters.

Natural hazards
We have developed a statewide natural hazards package that encourages councils to consider natural hazard risks during strategic land-use planning.

Independent advice to steer Byron proposal
Advice from the experts at the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) will help inform the future of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) in Byron Shire.

Parks and outdoor spaces
There are 2 new parks included in the plan for Waterloo south. These provide green, open spaces where the community and visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities.

Have your say on Harbourside redevelopment
The NSW Government is seeking feedback on the next stage of the Harbourside Shopping Centre redevelopment at Darling Harbour, with plans for the public outdoor area now on exhibition.

New homes proposed for Illawarra
Hundreds of new homes are being proposed for the Illawarra, after the finalisation of plans to rezone 18 hectares of former industrial land for residential and open space.

Infrastructure Contributions Reform update
In October 2021, the Department of Planning and Environment exhibited a package of reforms to implement recommendations made by the Productivity Commission, following its review into infrastructure contributions.
