Outgoing Sydney Fish Market site to deliver 1500 homes
The redevelopment of the old Sydney Fish Market site at Blackwattle Bay is set to deliver more than 1500 homes after the NSW Government fast tracked a rezoning to unlock an additional 320 homes, in the precinct.

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.

Faster Assessments program
The Faster Assessments program aims to help councils meet new housing targets in NSW as they assess nearly 85% of development applications for homes.

Making it happen – Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 guides decisions about how land is used in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region for the next 20 years.

Somersby Planning Proposal
The Hunter and Central Coast Planning Panel received a planning proposal from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council for a site on Reeves Street, Somersby in July 2023.

Working with communities
The NSW Government is committed to reducing complexity and providing clarity for the community as they navigate the NSW planning system.

Open space
Open space is the foundation of liveable communities. Public open space is infrastructure that is essential for communities and creating great places to live.

Synthetic turf for sports fields
We are working closely with councils, industry and government agencies to create guidelines to help make decisions on the use of synthetic turf.

Wollongong Health Precinct
The NSW Government is developing a place-based strategy to outline the future vision for the Wollongong Health Precinct and guide ongoing growth in the area.

Vegetation in non-rural areas
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 (Vegetation SEPP) commenced in New South Wales on 25 August 2017.
