Local development
Local development is the most common type in NSW, with projects ranging from home extensions to medium sized commercial, retail and industrial developments.
Do I need consent from my council?
The type of consent or approval you require, if any, depends on the scale and potential impacts of your development.
Bellevue Hill Apartments
The Bellevue Hill Apartments were designed with an emphasis on privacy and a connection to the development's natural surroundings.
2022 May formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in May 2022.
A Shared Responsibility: The plan to begin addressing the housing crisis in NSW
We are addressing the housing crisis by rebalancing housing growth across the state with a focus on homes close to transport, jobs and infrastructure.
Pattern book design competition that will speed up the delivery of new homes is officially launched
The Minns Labor Government is today officially launching an international pattern book design competition allowing architects and architecture students from around the world to design the future face of Sydney and NSW while speeding up the delivery of new homes.
South West Growth Area
We are providing new homes in southwest Sydney close to jobs, schools, amenities and essential services such as main roads, water mains and sewer carriers.
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.
Planning controls
The plan will contribute to the Western Parkland City by supporting the delivery of housing, jobs and infrastructure while protecting important biodiversity.
$62.5 million to accelerate infrastructure in growing areas
The NSW Government is set to turbocharge housing-related infrastructure in key growth areas across the state with a $62.5 million funding boost.