People, centres, housing and community
Our plan to provide the Central West and Orana region with affordable, well-designed housing in the places people want to live.

Take action with greening
Greening our urban areas creates liveable neighbourhoods, supports biodiversity in our cities, makes us feel more connected to nature and each other and improves our health.

The Station offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
The NSW Government is inviting expressions of interest for the iconic Newcastle former city railway station, commonly referred to as the ‘The Station’.

Station St, Wickham
This block of 16 apartments was developed for Compass Housing Services as affordable rental accommodation. The apartments are liveable and comfortable, with north facing living spaces and natural cross-ventilation.

Pindari Apartments
Transforming a university-owned site into 66 cotemporary residences, Pindari Apartments have been built to stand the test of time with the use of durable materials like sandstone and brick.

2023 March formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in March 2023.

Steel-clad guarantee to boost jobs, new homes and local manufacturing
Planning approval for a $182 million upgrade of three berths at Port Kembla will help to guarantee the supply of Illawarra steel for new homes, schools, hospitals, and transport infrastructure.

Low-Rise Housing Diversity Code
The Low-Rise Housing Diversity Code allows dual occupancies, manor houses and terraces to be carried out under a fast track development approval.

Final stage of Riverstone East state-led rezoning delivered
The third and final stage of the Riverstone East state-led rezoning has now been finalised, making way for more homes, two new community centres, transport services and up to 48 hectares of green open space.

Urban greening
Initiatives to help address urban heating, grow greener neighbourhoods and improve the overall urban environment.
