Vegetation in non-rural areas
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 (Vegetation SEPP) commenced in New South Wales on 25 August 2017.
Biodiversity and Conservation SEPP
Our updated planning framework for protecting and managing our natural environment supports the community’s health, economic security and cultural identity.
Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan
The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan will enable growth in western Sydney and beyond and delivers important development and biodiversity outcomes.
Synthetic turf study
We are working closely with councils, industry and government agencies to create guidelines to help make decisions on the use of synthetic turf.
Making it happen – Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041
The Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2041 guides decisions about how land is used in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region for the next 20 years.
Urban heat
The NSW Government has several initiatives that are reducing urban heat to create a sustainable, liveable and cool Greater Sydney.
Urban heat and canopy data
The program celebrates an individual, group or organisation that has made a contribution to creating a greener future.
Wollongong Health Precinct
The NSW Government is developing a place-based strategy to outline the future vision for the Wollongong Health Precinct and guide ongoing growth in the area.
Cooler Places
We can all take action to create cooler places and make our communities more resilient. The NSW government, local councils, industry and homeowners all have a role to play.
Urban greening
Initiatives to help address urban heating, grow greener neighbourhoods and improve the overall urban environment.
