Sydney planning panels
We introduced Sydney and regional planning panels in 2009 to strengthen decision-making for regionally significant development applications.
State significant development
The Rapid Assessment Framework for state significant development and state significant infrastructure streamlines the assessment of major projects.
Improving assessment guidance
The department has developed a set of guidelines to improve the quality of environmental assessments and documentation for state significant projects.
Sydney Olympic Park
Sydney Olympic Park Authority has prepared a master plan and rezoning proposal to support the growth of Sydney Olympic Park.
Greenfield Housing Code
The Greenfield Housing Code will speed up the delivery of new homes to meet the needs of the growing population and improve housing affordability.
State significant infrastructure
Some types of infrastructure are deemed to have state significance due to the size, economic value or potential impacts that it may have.
Streamlining major project assessment
The department is proposing a streamlined way of setting environmental assessment requirements for State Significant Development applications.
Bays West
The Bays West Place Strategy creates a long-term vision for a connected, vibrant Bays West precinct that is an innovative and sustainable new place for living.
Design guides for low-rise housing diversity
The low-rise housing diversity design guides ensure good design outcomes are achieved for dual occupancies, manor houses and terraces.
Low-Rise Housing Diversity Code
The Low-Rise Housing Diversity Code allows dual occupancies, manor houses and terraces to be carried out under a fast track development approval.