Frenchs Forest
The NSW Government has invested $1B in infrastructure in the Frenchs Forest area to improve transport links and build the new Northern Beaches Hospital.
Sustainability standards for non-residential development
Introducing sustainability standards for all non-residential buildings will help drive NSW significantly closer to our target of net zero emissions.
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms are life-saving devices compulsory in all residential buildings where people sleep, including relocatable homes, caravans and moveable dwellings.
BASIX pause to help home buyers and builders
The NSW Government today committed to reduce the financial burden of increased building standards for nine months for those who have already signed contracts.
Northern Rivers declared formal reconstruction area giving green light to rebuild
The NSW Government has declared the Northern Rivers a formal reconstruction area to help support the building of homes after last year’s devastating floods
Air-conditioning units
You can install air-conditioning units in your home as exempt development. Exempt development is minor building work that does not need approval.
Flood recovery and resilience boost delivered for NSW Central West
More funding has been committed to help the NSW Central West region’s recovery from last year’s devastating floods and build resilience for the future.
St Marys Housing
St Mary's Housing has provided much-needed, highly accessible housing. All apartments are single level and there are no steps or changes of level within the building.
Your guide to the DA process
We’ve developed Your guide to the Development Application process – Small housing development, so the pathway to building your home can be faster and easier.
Hunter power station approved
The NSW Government has approved an application from Snowy Hydro to build a new 660 mega-watt gas-fired power station in Kurri Kurri.