West Schofields
West Schofields is a new precinct planned for Sydney’s North West Growth Area and approximately 5 km from Schofields town centre and 10 km from Blacktown CBD.
Placemaking NSW strategies and guidelines
Placemaking NSW ensures strategic design and planning for our precincts, including care and control of these valuable public lands for our partners, community and visitors.
Bespoke conditions and writing guide
Councils and planning panels will continue to be able to prepare bespoke conditions for site-specific issues that are not addressed by the standard conditions.
Getting started
Before your start a Development Application (DA), find out if you need consent from council, understand why a DA is needed and learn about the planning system.
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.
Housing SEPP
The Housing State Environmental Planning Policy will meet the changing needs of the people of NSW by delivering more affordable, choice and types of homes.
Solar farm approvals to light-up almost 200,000 homes
Almost 200,000 homes will be powered by clean renewable energy following planning approval for two large-scale solar farms in the Southern Tablelands region.
Protecting koalas
The NSW Government is supporting the protection of these koalas and their habitat through a range of commitments and actions in the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.
Accessibility
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure aims to make its website accessible to all people including those with disabilities or restricted internet access.
Housing supply dashboard
Explore the Housing Supply Dashboard for up-to-date data on housing completions, land supply, and delivery trends to support informed planning and infrastructure decisions.