Published records
The published Record of Briefings detail the Housing Delivery Authority’s recommendations and advice to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.
NSW Housing Pattern Book
The NSW Housing Pattern Book is a guide for developing more sustainable and affordable low- and mid-rise homes to support the state’s growing population.
Our work
We help deliver great places for you to live and work, and we develop smart ways to support industries and promote economic growth.
2025 October formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in October 2025.
More than 3,800 homes declared State significant
A further 19 projects have been declared as State significant development (SSD) by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Central Coast bioregional planning pilot
Learn about the NSW and Australian Governments' bioregional planning pilot for the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie. This initiative aims to protect biodiversity, guide sustainable development, and improve conservation planning through early advice and data-driven decisions.
Alpine resorts
The Precincts-Regional SEPP, Chapter 4 aims to protect and enhance the Alpine Region by ensuring development is ecologically sustainable, including the conservation of ecological processes, natural systems and biodiversity.
Hudson Park Tree Canopy Project
Hudson Park is one of Strathfield’s largest parks, stretching across 140,000 square metres for residents and visitors to access and enjoy.
Landscape design guide
Well-designed gardens look good, improve sustainability and add value to your home. The NSW Housing Pattern Book landscape design guide shows you how.
Three ports – Botany, Kembla and Newcastle
The rules for land use and development at Port Botany, Port Kembla and the Port of Newcastle.