Cleaning up and rebuilding
Approvals you need to repair and rebuild your home after it has been damaged by a natural disaster.
Temporary accommodation
Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, floods and bushfires have affected NSW residents, resulting in lost homes and difficulty finding accommodation.
Secondary dwellings (granny flats)
Guidance for residents who want to construct a secondary dwelling while construction of the main house is underway.
Repair and response works
Certain demolitions, repair works, and the use of storage containers will be allowed without council approval.
Infrastructure delivery pathways
Approvals councils and providers need to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster.
Infrastructure corridors
Planning for major infrastructure corridors is an important process to enable the delivery of large infrastructure projects needed in the future.
Disaster recovery
The NSW Government has made changes to planning rules to make it easier for people to rebuild after natural disasters.
Planning reforms
The NSW planning system plays a vital role in shaping how communities grow, where homes are built, and how infrastructure and services are delivered to support growing communities.
First homes approved through Housing Delivery Authority pathway
The first project has been approved through the Minns Labor Government’s Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) pathway, paving the way for homes to progress to construction.
Duncan Review
An independent review has identified no issues with the integrity of the Housing Delivery Authority’s (HDA) statutory decision-making processes.