Feedback on the proposed low and mid-rise reforms
In response to the public consultation, we received nearly 8,000 submissions. Councils made 49 and 143 submissions came from peak bodies and community groups.
Draft policy to improve preparedness for bush fires
The NSW Government is inviting feedback on a draft policy to improve bush fire resilience and ensure communities are better prepared for the impact of major bush fires.
2024 May formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in May 2024.
Artificial Intelligence trial to speed up local planning systems
Sixteen councils will trial technologies to speed up development assessment timeframes, as part of the NSW Government’s $5.6 million investment into introduce artificial intelligence into the planning system.
First group of Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts will help build homes and communities
The next stage of the Minns Government’s plan to deliver more well-located homes for people, has been unveiled with the first three state-led rezoning proposals for Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts on public exhibition from today.
More homes, jobs and amenities planned for Bankstown, Crows Nest and Homebush
The second group of the Minns Government’s rezoning plans for Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts to deliver more homes, jobs and amenities for people, have been released for public exhibition from today.
Pattern book design competition that will speed up the delivery of new homes is officially launched
The Minns Labor Government is today officially launching an international pattern book design competition allowing architects and architecture students from around the world to design the future face of Sydney and NSW while speeding up the delivery of new homes.
Council performance to be ranked to meet housing targets
The Minns Government is introducing a range of measures to hold local and State Government accountable for the approval of more housing as NSW works towards its commitment of 377,000 homes by mid 2029 under the National Housing Accord.
Projections explained
Find out about our method for producing the population projections and the implications for housing and infrastructure.
Key findings
Highlights of the 2024 projections such as NSW population growth, drivers of population change, changes in the population's age profile, metropolitan and regional trends.
