North Appin
The North Appin State Assessed Planning Proposal was lodged in August 2023 and seeks to deliver up to 3,000 new homes and land dedicated to koala corridors.

Infrastructure funding
Funding and infrastructure delivery is a key part of planning for the community and the department aims to provide correct infrastructure at the right time.

Regional plans
Regional plans set the framework, vision and direction for strategic planning and land use, planning for future needs and connected communities.

Local housing strategies
Councils across Greater Sydney have prepared local housing strategies to support the delivery of new homes.

Local planning and zoning
Local environmental plans (LEPs) are the main planning tool for shaping the future of communities and ensuring local development is done appropriately.

Priority growth areas and precincts
Planning for local communities provides opportunities for new homes, jobs, community services and open spaces.

State Significant Rezoning Policy
The State Significant Rezoning Policy is aimed at identifying land to address the housing and employment needs of the growing population in NSW.

Special activation precincts
Special activation precincts are a new way of planning and delivering industrial and commercial infrastructure projects to dedicated areas in regional NSW.

State-significant precincts
State-significant precincts are areas with state or regional planning significance because of their social, economic or environmental characteristics.

Technical assurance panel
The Technical Assurance Panel pilot program was a new way for state agencies, councils and landowners to collaborate on strategic investigations for precincts.
