Economy – Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2041
The Riverina Murray is a prosperous region. Its premium agricultural land allows for a highly diversified economy. Irrigated agriculture remains significant, particularly in the west of the region.
Making it happen – Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2041
The regional plan will be implemented by the Department of Planning and Environment working with councils, state agencies, the Riverina Murray Regional Leadership Executive (RLE) and the community.
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.
South East and Tablelands
The exhibition for the draft South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2041 is closed after extensive consultation with the community and stakeholders.
Evaluation framework
To determine if the Local Planning Panels (LPPs) objectives are achieved, an evaluation framework report on panel performance has been established.
Projects
The department has an important role in assessing and determining proposals for major developments in NSW, including public exhibition.
Application forms
All application forms needed to get approval for Part 4 development proposals, where the Minister for Planning is the consent authority.
Warragamba Dam proposal declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure
A proposal to raise the Warragamba Dam wall by 14 metres has been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI), as it is deemed essential to NSW for economic and social reasons.
NSW Government green light for $320 million Western Sydney metal coating facility
Approval has been granted for the development of an additional BlueScope Steel factory in Western Sydney.
New opportunity to provide feedback on Warragamba Dam proposal
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is now seeking further community input on the proposal to raise Warragamba Dam wall, with the release of Water NSW’s response to submissions and a Preferred Infrastructure Report.