Response to the Auditor General report into the Planning Portal
We’re grateful to the Audit Office of NSW for its review and recommendations to improve the Planning Portal, and we’ll implement these recommendations in full.
Better planning decisions for Aboriginal communities
Two new groups have been established to speed up assessments, improve outcomes and unlock economic benefits for Aboriginal communities.
Faster delivery of housing in Wilton
New housing supported by quality open space and more trees will be delivered sooner in Wilton under a newly introduced planning pathway.
Dark Sky Planning Guideline
We created the Dark Sky Planning Guideline to help protect one of the world's most important observatories from light pollution.
New program boosts career pathways for Aboriginal students across NSW
A NSW Government program is giving more than 20 NSW year 11 Aboriginal students firsthand experience in working for government and accredited training to help set them on a career path.
Planning controls
The plan will contribute to the Western Parkland City by supporting the delivery of housing, jobs and infrastructure while protecting important biodiversity.
Mapping – Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan
We have revised the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan's mapping to address feedback received from landholders and other stakeholders during public exhibition.
Minns Government better connects housing and infrastructure growth
Communities with high levels of housing growth will soon have access to funding of $1 billion over the forward estimates, and up to $700 million per year beyond that, to invest in and speed up the delivery of vital infrastructure to support homes and jobs.
Exempt development
Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties.
Planning changes to speed up ‘Meanwhile Use’ accommodation
More crisis and temporary accommodation will be accessible under the Minns Labor Government with new changes to planning controls introduced today.