Transport Oriented Development Program
Transport Oriented Development encourages sustainable, mixed-use development around transport nodes. It aims to create vibrant and walkable communities.
Illawarra Shoalhaven
When it was released in November 2015, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan was the first of nine regional plans to be delivered across NSW that set a vision and direction for the future of the region.
Wildlife – Benefits of greening
Trees provide shade, food and shelter for birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other mammals.
Fire sprinklers in aged care facilities
The NSW Government made automatic fire sprinkler systems mandatory in all residential aged care facilities after the tragic nursing home fire in Quakers Hill in 2011. These laws took effect on 1 January 2013.
Coastal and marine management
Our policies and programs support strategic planning and development assessment for the NSW coastline.
Environmental matters
Environmental assessment policies provide information for a better understanding of important environmental matters related to development assessment.
NSW/SA electricity connection
The Department of Planning and Environment is calling for community feedback on plans to construct the eastern section of the EnergyConnect interconnector between NSW and South Australia.
Resources – Greater Newcastle metropolitan planning
Planning helps small to medium-sized cities like Newcastle to fulfil their economic potential and become thriving metropolitan locations with many attractions.
Future vision cheery for Cherrybrook
Residents in Sydney’s north-west can have their say on plans that will deliver a modern ‘green village’ in Cherrybrook and West Pennant Hills.
Solar farm approvals to light-up almost 200,000 homes
Almost 200,000 homes will be powered by clean renewable energy following planning approval for two large-scale solar farms in the Southern Tablelands region.