Complying development
Complying development is an approval for straightforward development. It can be determined through a fast-track assessment by a council or certifier.
Birds, bugs and bees the big winners from new biodiversity resource
A new framework to welcome more nature into our backyards, balconies, rooftops and footpaths has been released, to celebrate Biodiversity Day 2024.
Broadmeadow’s future mapped for the next 30 years
The NSW Government welcomes the City of Newcastle releasing a bold vision for Broadmeadow to outline how housing, employment opportunities and public spaces are developed over the next 30 years.
Take action with urban structure
Planners, councils, developers and government agencies can use urban structure to create cooler and more liveable spaces.
2024 April formal enforcements
The department conducts inspection and enforcement activities for compliance. Read the details of the formal enforcements conducted in April 2024.
Pilot program for Community Housing Providers takes flight!
Today the NSW Government is launching a new pilot program to help 20 Community Housing Providers (CHPs) navigate the planning system to support the delivery of more affordable and community housing.
How we developed the targets
Projected new homes are measured from the expected number of new homes to be completed over 5-years from planning reforms to allow for more diverse and well-located homes.
Frequently asked questions – Housing targets
Frequently asked questions related to how the NSW Government is committed to working with the Commonwealth, local government, industry stakeholders and the construction sector to address the housing shortage.
$201.9 million infrastructure boost to support 24,000 new regional homes
The NSW Government and councils will together invest a further $201.9 million to fast-track infrastructure in growing regional communities.
Fairer housing targets announced with incentives to councils to build better communities for NSW
New housing targets that rebalance housing across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra, the Hunter and Central Coast and regional NSW have been released today as the Minns Government announces an incentive scheme to encourage councils to meet these new targets.