Shelter-in-Place
The draft Shelter-in-Place guideline was on exhibition for public comment from 17 January until 28 February 2023, outlining considerations for assessing shelter in place.
2025 September formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in September 2025.
Simpler rules to help businesses boom
The NSW Government is setting businesses up for success and recovery from the pandemic’s impacts by making it easier for them to grow and adapt.
Do I need consent from my council?
The type of consent or approval you require, if any, depends on the scale and potential impacts of your development.
Have your say on changes for Mamre Road Precinct roads
The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on the road widening works to help drive progress in the Mamre Road Precinct and attract investment and business growth to support up to 17,000 ongoing jobs.
Low and Mid-Rise policy to unlock 112,000 homes in five years
The Minns Labor Government’s Low and Mid-Rise policy is set to deliver 112,000 homes across New South Wales over the next five years as the next stage of the policy comes into effect.
$62.5 million to accelerate infrastructure in growing areas
The NSW Government is set to turbocharge housing-related infrastructure in key growth areas across the state with a $62.5 million funding boost.
Building and subdivision
Building regulation and certification provisions play a key role in underpinning the design, construction and safety of buildings in NSW.
Regional Housing Taskforce
The NSW Government established the Regional Housing Taskforce in 2021 in response to pressures on the supply and affordability of housing in Regional NSW.
State Significant Rezoning Policy
The State Significant Rezoning Policy is aimed at identifying land to address the housing and employment needs of the growing population in NSW.
