$100 million to increase biodiversity protection and deliver certainty for housing
The NSW Labor Government has delivered on its commitment to strengthen protection for koalas while helping deliver much-needed housing in Western and South Western Sydney, by enhancing the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.

NSW Government to begin public consultations on Compulsory Land Acquisitions review
The NSW Government has begun public consultation on their review into improving compulsory land acquisition processes for communities impacted by state infrastructure or other public projects, delivering on a key election commitment.

Land management infrastructure
The Transport and Infrastructure SEPP provides flexible and orderly planning pathways for essential infrastructure, making it easier to protect, improve and use land.

Transport infrastructure
The Transport and Infrastructure SEPP makes it easier to protect, improve or use land in NSW, including using land for transport infrastructure.

About us
The Planning group leads a robust, efficient and evidence-based planning system, shaping our cities, towns and regions for the benefit of the people of NSW.

Utility and services infrastructure
The Transport and Infrastructure SEPP includes provisions to streamline approval processes for utility and services infrastructure, helping speed up critical infrastructure construction.

How to use land use tables
Local Environmental Plans set out zones for land. Each zone has a land use table that tells landowners, councils and other interested parties what they can and cannot do on a parcel of land.

2023 enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Note: These 2023 activities may take place at the same site at the same time.

2024 enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Note: These 2024 activities may take place at the same site at the same time.

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.
