Mining in the Greater Sydney catchment
The NSW Government established a panel of independent experts and commissioned a review of mining’s effects to protect Sydney’s drinking-water catchment.

Safeguarding our agricultural land
We’re working to protect high-quality agricultural land from the effects of mining and coal seam gas activity.

Greenfield Housing Code
The Greenfield Housing Code will speed up the delivery of new homes to meet the needs of the growing population and improve housing affordability.

Inland Code
The Inland Code is part of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, simplifying the planning process for regional homeowners and farmers.

The Housing Code
The Housing Code sets out clear planning rules for fast-tracked complying development, including single-storey and 2-storey homes, renovations and extensions.

Better apartments
Promoting better apartment design through the State Environmental Planning Policy No 65 – Design Quality of Residential Apartment Development (SEPP 65).

Low-rise housing diversity
We have been diversifying housing choices to reflect the needs and preferences of households today and into the future.

Short-term rental accommodation
Benefits homeowners who want to take advantage of holiday rentals while providing more certainty and safety for local communities and visitors.

Night-time economy
Making it easier for arts, cultural, and hospitality businesses to contribute to local economies and create safe, exciting nightlife in our communities.

Seniors housing
Seniors housing is designed to meet the needs of seniors and people with disability.
