Forecast insights
Five year housing supply forecast for Greater Sydney by Local Government Area (LGA) and by District (Central City, North, South, Western City, Eastern City).
Lodge a compliance complaint
Once we receive your complaint we will commence an investigation and contact you within 14 days to seek further information.
Assessment reports independent review
An independent review of the department’s assessment reports for state significant projects.
Community consultative committees
The department encourages engagement with the community and stakeholder groups via community consultative committees.
Planning approval pathways
There are 9 different planning approval pathways in NSW. The size and scale of the development will determine which of the assessment pathways is appropriate.
Development assessment
Infrastructure and other developments like housing require approval from a council, a Regional Panel, a Sydney planning panel or the Minister for Planning.
Primary production and rural development
The new planning framework began on 28 February 2019 to further support primary production and rural development.
Repeal of operational SEPPs
The repeal of operational SEPPs helps simplify and modernise the planning system by removing duplicated, redundant and outdated planning controls.
Population projections
Our population projections provide a strong foundation on which to base planning for the future of NSW.
Simple and transparent rules for Moorebank Intermodal on exhibition
A proposal for simple and strict rules that provide upfront transparency for the community and speed up construction of warehouses in the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct is on public exhibition for community feedback.