Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021
The department listened to feedback and worked closely with stakeholders to create a simpler and more transparent environmental planning and assessment system.
Proposed new approach to rezoning
The department exhibited a discussion paper on a new approach to rezoning for feedback from 15 December 2021 until 28 February 2022.
Agritourism
Supporting the recovery and resilience of farm businesses and regional economies.
Social Impact Assessment
The Social Impact Assessment Guideline helps deliver a clear and consistent approach to assessing the social impacts of state significant projects.
Variations review
The NSW Government is improving the planning system to ensure it is easy to understand and use, promotes strategic planning and reduces the risk of corruption.
Complying development
Complying development is an approval for straightforward development. It can be determined through a fast-track assessment by a council or certifier.
Low-Rise Housing Diversity Code
The Low-Rise Housing Diversity Code allows dual occupancies, manor houses and terraces to be carried out under a fast track development approval.
Agritourism planning changes
The department is introducing clear planning definitions for agritourism in NSW to help farmers understand how they can use their land for new income streams.
5 things you can do on your farm
The NSW government is making it easier for farmers to use their land for tourism activities such as farm experiences, cellar doors and farm stay accommodation.
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.