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.
Plans for your area
Information on regional plans, Housing Acceleration Fund, local planning and zoning, urban design for regional NSW, and state significant precincts.
Biodiversity contributions
The Department collects biodiversity contributions to fund the delivery of direct measures within the CPCP conservation program.
The Greater Sydney Outdoors Study
The NSW Government conducted a Greater Sydney study to discover what residents love to do during their recreation time.
Night-time economy
Making it easier for arts, cultural, and hospitality businesses to contribute to local economies and create safe, exciting nightlife in our communities.
Special entertainment precincts
Special entertainment precincts to provide a different way for councils to manage amplified noise from licensed premises.
Outdoor dining
NSW has the perfect climate for outdoor dining, bringing life to our streets and public spaces. Outdoor dining gives people a way to reconnect and socialise.
Guide for entrepreneurs
This Night Time Economy guide from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment is designed to make it faster and easier for you to plan and open your night time economy business.
Outdoor dining in The Rocks
The NSW Government has opened outdoor spaces outside approved food and drink venues for drinking and dining with a 12-month trial in The Rocks.
Outdoor dining trial for Sydney LGA
The City of Sydney Council proposed a 12-month trial of outdoor dining to support local venues and rejuvenate the economy.