Summary of key provisions
Low and mid-rise housing areas are residential zoned land within 800 metres walking distance from a mapped town centre or the entrance of a nominated station.
Independent Community Commissioner
The NSW Government has appointed Professor Roberta Ryan as the Independent Community Commissioner for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Orchard Hills.
Technical assurance panel
The Technical Assurance Panel pilot program was a new way for state agencies, councils and landowners to collaborate on strategic investigations for precincts.
Tallawong Station
Part of the North West Growth Area, the new community at Tallawong Station benefited from thousands of new homes close to jobs and transport options.
Warnervale Airport
On Tuesday 16 February 2021, the NSW Parliament voted to repeal the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996.
Stage 2 – Lodging your development application
Lodgement is the formal start of the DA process. Council will check that all the information has been provided.
Bringing fun back to NSW
We’ve made changes to bring more live music, arts venues and artisan food and drink businesses to the streets of NSW. We are ready to get out and enjoy our incredible cities, towns and villages.
$115 million to ensure disaster recovery and preparedness
The NSW Government is committing $115 million to properly resource the NSW Reconstruction Authority and better ensure NSW communities are prepared for natural disasters and can recover faster.
Exemption from design competitions
The NSW Government is proposing to introduce an exemption from design competitions in the Transport Oriented Development Program’s accelerated precincts.
Westmead
An innovation centre that offers world-class health, education and research facilities for the communities for western Sydney and beyond.