Biodiversity and Conservation SEPP
Our updated planning framework for protecting and managing our natural environment supports the community’s health, economic security and cultural identity.

Delivering greening through planning controls
Development control plans are a key tool councils use to recognise the significant role that tree canopy and vegetation play in urban cooling.

Rezoning pathway for social and affordable housing
The NSW Government is introducing a simplified rezoning pathway. This will speed up rezoning proposals from Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and Landcom.

Urban greening
Initiatives to help address urban heating, grow greener neighbourhoods and improve the overall urban environment.

New Act sections guide
The new Act is easier to navigate and understand. It has 10 principal parts, with decimal numbering of all provisions.

Building and subdivision
Building regulation and certification provisions play a key role in underpinning the design, construction and safety of buildings in NSW.

Short courses – Strategic planning
Register for a short course on strategic planning and Local Strategic Planning Statements tailored for NSW councils and planning practitioners.

Strategic planning
Each council will prepare a local strategic planning statement which will set out the 20-year vision for land-use in the local area.

Key documents and frequently asked questions
Key resources and guidelines to assist councils to develop their first Local Strategic Planning Statements.

Reviews and appeals
If an applicant for a development application is not satisfied with a determination (such as refusal or the imposition of a condition), the applicant can request a review of the decision.
