Case studies – Councils Development Assessment Guide
Read how the department has collaborated with many councils since the release of the Development Assessment Best Practice Guide.
2025 May formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in May 2025.
$25,000 bonus for next generation, world-class planners
NSW councils will receive $25,000 to pay young planners' tuition fees under a new strategy to help the NSW Government address skills shortages and tackle the housing crisis right across the state.
Design Guide for Schools
The Design Guide for Schools helps school communities and project teams achieve good design outcomes for schools and school environments.
Bushfires
Trees and vegetation that act as fuel for bushfires are permitted to be cleared in identified bushfire prone areas, without the need to get approval.
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.
2024 September formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in September 2024.
Growth Centres Program
The Growth Centres Program ensures faster development approvals in 6 local council areas, including Blacktown, Hawkesbury, The Hills, Camden, Campbelltown, and Liverpool.
Mine rehabilitation
We ensure major mining projects rehabilitate previously mined land so it can be used for other purposes.
Delegated decisions
The Minister for Planning has delegated his power to make a number of decisions to senior officers of the department.