Concurrence and referral reforms
The nature of these effects may require advice or agreement from another NSW Government agency, or between councils. These requirements are known as concurrences and referrals.
Employment land strategies
Employment land strategies summarise the economic setting, barriers to growth and opportunities associated with employment land in local government areas.
Employment zones reform
The NSW Government has created employment zones to support long-term economic recovery through business and job creation and increased productivity.
Disaster and pandemic recovery
The NSW Government has made changes to planning rules to make it easier for people to rebuild after natural disasters.
Cleaning up and rebuilding
Approvals you need to repair and rebuild your home after it has been damaged by a natural disaster.
Infrastructure delivery pathways
Approvals councils and providers need to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster.
Outbuildings in rural areas
Outbuildings are buildings that are detached from the main house, such as sheds, farm buildings and sometimes garages and carports.
Overview of the planning system
Information for homeowners and businesses to understand what approvals may be required to rebuild.
Repair and response works
Certain demolitions, repair works, and the use of storage containers will be allowed without council approval.
Secondary dwellings (granny flats)
Guidance for residents who want to construct a secondary dwelling while construction of the main house is underway.
