Community invited to comment on future of the Wollongong Health Precinct and Station Masterplan
The Draft Wollongong Health Precinct Strategy and the Wollongong Station Masterplan have been released for public consultation and provides a long-term plan to guide the future development of the area.
Community feedback sought on first stage of Hills Showground Station Precinct development
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is encouraging the community to have its say on the construction of a new residential, commercial and community hub at the Hills Showground Station Precinct in Castle Hill.
New look panels to combat lobbying risk
Independent planning panels that make decisions on development applications and provide advice on rezoning proposals will be bolstered under new rules to reduce corruption risks and improve decision-making.
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.
Regional Housing Flying Squad
The Regional Housing Flying Squad Program is a free resourcing program for all 96 regional councils who outsource the assessment of certain housing DAs to the Planning Delivery Unit.
New opportunity to provide feedback on Warragamba Dam proposal
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is now seeking further community input on the proposal to raise Warragamba Dam wall, with the release of Water NSW’s response to submissions and a Preferred Infrastructure Report.
Housing Delivery Authority fast tracks 18 projects as State Significant Developments
The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has declared a further 18 housing proposals State Significant Developments (SSDs) following the second round of recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority.
More affordable homes to be delivered faster
The Minns Labor Government is removing unnecessary roadblocks to the delivery of more affordable homes in NSW with changes to the threshold for Infill Affordable Housing projects being sent to the Independent Planning Commission.
Pilot program for Community Housing Providers takes flight!
Today the NSW Government is launching a new pilot program to help 20 Community Housing Providers (CHPs) navigate the planning system to support the delivery of more affordable and community housing.
How we developed the targets
Projected new homes are measured from the expected number of new homes to be completed over 5-years from planning reforms to allow for more diverse and well-located homes.