Environment zones
The NSW Government is renaming ‘environment zones’ to ‘conservation zones’ to signal land use function more clearly.

New housing on track for Croydon
More homes are on the way for Sydney’s Inner West with new planning controls being introduced around Croydon Station.

Outdoor dining
NSW has the perfect climate for outdoor dining, bringing life to our streets and public spaces. Outdoor dining gives people a way to reconnect and socialise.

Assessment reports independent review
An independent review of the department’s assessment reports for state significant projects.

Neighbourhood centres
Neighbourhood centres can be improved using exempt and complying development planning pathways to simplify the approval process.

State Significant Rezoning Policy
The State Significant Rezoning Policy is aimed at identifying land to address the housing and employment needs of the growing population in NSW.

Making it happen – Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Implementing the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 and reporting on the progress and achievements requires an infrastructure-first and place-based approach to future growth.

Strategic Planning Toolkit
The Strategic Planning Toolkit is a hub for guidelines and resources to support local councils and planning professionals in plan making.

Employment land strategies
Employment land strategies summarise the economic setting, barriers to growth and opportunities associated with employment land in local government areas.

Artificial Intelligence in NSW Planning
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise the development assessment process, making it more efficient, effective, and resilient.
