Standard format for notices of determination
Amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 made in September 2022 will require consent authorities to prepare development consents.
Approved Summerville solar farm to power 36,000 homes
The Minns Government is paving the way to a greener energy future with the approval of a large -scale solar farm in the Richmond Valley that will power more than 36,000 homes, create 200 local jobs in construction and deliver strong community benefits.
Standard conditions of development consent
Standard conditions of consent must be used by NSW councils and local, regional and district planning panels when determining a development application.
Dark Sky Planning Guideline
We created the Dark Sky Planning Guideline to help protect one of the world's most important observatories from light pollution.
Improving assessment guidance
The department has developed a set of guidelines to improve the quality of environmental assessments and documentation for state significant projects.
Bespoke conditions and writing guide
Councils and planning panels will continue to be able to prepare bespoke conditions for site-specific issues that are not addressed by the standard conditions.
Dark sky
We have teamed up with Siding Spring Observatory and Dubbo School of Distant Education to help protect the dark sky night from light pollution.
Dark sky education
We created a fun education unit so teachers, students and kids can all help protect the night sky.
Dark sky video series
Hear from leading experts on how light pollution is affecting the environment and our health.
About the plan
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan supports western Sydney in the delivery of housing and infrastructure while protecting important biodiversity.
