Exempt and complying development policy
The state policy for exempt and complying development is contained in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.

More green space to support better communities
Sydney is about to get a whole lot more greener following a $3.25 million investment from the NSW Government into new and improved parks, community gardens, wetlands, active transport and trails.

More homes, jobs and amenities planned for Bankstown, Crows Nest and Homebush
The second group of the Minns Government’s rezoning plans for Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts to deliver more homes, jobs and amenities for people, have been released for public exhibition from today.

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.

Frequently asked questions – Housing targets
Frequently asked questions related to how the NSW Government is committed to working with the Commonwealth, local government, industry stakeholders and the construction sector to address the housing shortage.

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.

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.

New designs on the way for the NSW Pattern Book
Thirteen highly skilled design practices have been commissioned by the Minns Labor Government to contribute additional low and mid rise designs to the NSW Pattern Book.

Exempt development
Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties.
