Disaster and pandemic recovery
The NSW Government has made changes to planning rules to make it easier for people to rebuild after natural disasters.

2024 July formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in July 2024.

Aperture House
The Aperture House(s) are a pair of identical homes for 2 families in the beachside suburb of Bondi. Affordable, sustainable design allows multiple generations to share what was once the site of a single home.

Economic opportunities
The regional plan forecasts additional jobs in health care, social assistance, construction, service industries, agribusiness and food and beverage production.

Statewide NSW outdoor dining trial
The department has streamlined planning approvals under a trial of outdoor dining to support local venues and rejuvenate the economy across the summer months.

Major construction milestone in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital redevelopment
Major construction is underway on the $940 million redevelopment of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA), which will deliver the biggest transformation in the hospital’s 140-year history.

A new central park for Sydney
The Minns Labor Government has today announced plans to transform part of Moore Park Gold Course into a new thriving public park.

Blackwattle Bay
The Blackwattle Bay State Significant Precinct is an exciting urban renewal opportunity that will make the harbour foreshore more accessible and attractive.

Infrastructure funding
Funding and infrastructure delivery is a key part of planning for the community and the department aims to provide correct infrastructure at the right time.

New diploma gives the future of planning a strong start
In a first for NSW, budding planners will soon have a TAFE pathway into the planning profession with a new diploma open for enrolments.
