Better planning for Aboriginal communities
The Department of Planning and Environment is cutting red tape with a series of new decisions aimed at providing greater self-determination for Aboriginal communities and enabling them to reap the economic benefits of their land.
Economy – Central Coast Regional Plan 2041
The Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 seeks to grow the region’s industrial, high-tech and rural economies while preserving stunning natural landscapes.
Statutory rules for local planning panels
Mandatory Local Planning Panels (LPPs) are in place for all councils in Sydney, Wollongong City, the Central Coast, Wingecarribee Shire and Lismore City.
North West Growth Area Implementation Plan
The Land Use and Infrastructure Implementation Plan (LUIIP) will help create vibrant, attractive and well connected communities for the North West Growth Area.
NSW Government releases Industrial Lands Action Plan
The Minns Labor Government has released its Industrial Lands Action Plan which sets out a new approach to plan, secure, and manage the supply of industrial lands to deliver new jobs, drive investment and support the building of more homes.
Making it happen – Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2041
The regional plan will be implemented by the Department of Planning and Environment working with councils, state agencies, the Riverina Murray Regional Leadership Executive (RLE) and the community.
Environment – North Coast Regional Plan 2041
The North Coast is the most biologically diverse region in NSW. The regional plan offers several mechanisms to protect biodiversity in the North Coast region.
Delivering the South East and Tablelands Plan 2036
The South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2036 is the NSW Government's strategy for guiding land use planning decisions for the South East and Tablelands Region for the next 20 years.
Making it happen – New England North West Regional Plan 2041
An Implementation Plan for 2022-25 accompanies this regional plan. Combined, these documents will guide the preparation of local land use strategies, including local strategic planning statements prepared by councils.
New Planning Framework to Connect with Country
A new guide has been released by the NSW Government to help better recognise Indigenous culture in planning and design.