Infrastructure Opportunities Plans
Infrastructure Opportunities Plans set out the key state and regional infrastructure to support new homes in the 4 housing and productivity contribution regions.
Urban Development Program
The Urban Development Program is the NSW Government's program for monitoring and coordinating housing development, land supply, and infrastructure delivery.
Housing and productivity contribution
A new approach to state infrastructure contributions has been introduced to support housing and productivity in key growth areas for NSW.
2025 November formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in November 2025.
Independent Community Commissioner
The NSW Government has appointed Professor Roberta Ryan as the Independent Community Commissioner for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Orchard Hills.
Contaminated lands
For over 20 years, the State Environmental Planning Policy has guided planning and development decisions about managing contaminated land in NSW.
A Metropolis of Three Cities
A Metropolis of Three Cities – the Greater Sydney Region Plan seeks to transform Greater Sydney into a metropolis of three cities.
Frequently asked questions
This document answers frequently asked questions about A New Approach to Strategic Planning: Discussion Paper, the draft Sydney Plan, and the draft Statewide Policy for Industrial Lands.
Employment lands
Employment lands are areas zoned for industrial or similar purposes, providing essential land for the delivery of goods, utilities and urban services.
A new approach to strategic planning
The discussion paper outlines the role of a Statewide Land Use Plan, how the new structure will work, and what it means for communities, councils and industry.