Fast-track your planning approval
All NSW Housing Pattern Book designs are eligible for fast-tracked assessment. Our guide will help you prepare and lodge your planning application.
Central Coast Regional Plan 2041
The Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 promotes sustainable growth by addressing challenges posed by changes to the climate, housing markets, and the economy.
Using planning strategies and controls for cooling
Both strategic plans and planning controls have a role to play in creating cooler places and can be used to set strategic directions for heat mitigation.
Hunter Street over station development gets planning tick
A world-class precinct at Hunter Street is one step closer with plans for the key major CBD precinct receiving planning approval from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
A new approach to strategic planning
The discussion paper outlines the role of a Statewide Land Use Plan, how the new structure will work, and what it means for communities, councils and industry.
NSW Planning System Reform Bill passes Parliament
The Minns Labor Government’s landmark Planning System Reforms Bill 2025 has passed both houses of Parliament with overwhelming support, paving the way for a faster, fairer and modern planning system.
Making it happen – North Coast Regional Plan 2041
An Implementation Plan for 2022-26 accompanies the North Coast Regional Plan 2041. Combined, these documents guide the preparation of local land use strategies.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
The department listened to feedback and worked closely with stakeholders to create a simpler and more transparent environmental planning and assessment system.
Making it happen – Central Coast Regional Plan 2041
The Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 takes an infrastructure-first and place-based approach to future growth to implement the plan’s vision for the region.
Connections – New England North West Regional Plan 2041
The regional plan will sit alongside Regional Transport Plan to be developed by Transport for NSW and investments in the region will improve freight movements.