Council Accelerated Assessment Program
The department is working with interested councils to develop a Council Accelerated Assessment Program unique to each LGA.
Priority Assessment Program
The Priority Assessment Program identifies and case manages projects to support our state’s economic recovery.
2025 April formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in April 2025.
Housing Acceleration Fund
The Housing Acceleration Fund provides grants for critical infrastructure projects which help accelerate the delivery of housing.
Landscape design guide
Well-designed gardens look good, improve sustainability and add value to your home. The NSW Housing Pattern Book landscape design guide shows you how.
Councils Development Assessment Guide
The development assessment process is a key part of the housing supply chain and impacts how efficiently new housing is delivered.
NSW Government green light for $320 million Western Sydney metal coating facility
Approval has been granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Western Sydney.
New legislation to crackdown on ‘factories of hate’
The NSW Government will today introduce legislation into Parliament to strengthen councils’ enforcement powers to shut down unlawful places of worship.
Beach erosion on the MidCoast
Beach erosion happens when the shoreline moves inland or the beach loses sand, usually due to storms. This process occurs quickly, but beaches recover over time.
2026 January formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in January 2026.